ladyfinger
noun[C]
US(alsolady finger)uk/ˈleɪ.diˌfɪŋ.ɡər/us/ˈleɪ.diˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/(UKsponge finger)atypeofbiscuitorcakewith along,thinshapeandroundedends, that issoftinside and hardoutsideandcoveredwithsugar.Ladyfingersare often used for makingdesserts(=sweetdisheseatenat the end of ameal):
Dip theremainingladyfingers into theespressoand use them tocoverthecreammixture.
Line thebottomandsidesof the springformpanwithladyfingers.
- Layer the ladyfingers with thecustard.
- A charlotte is made byliningadishwithspongecakeor ladyfingers andfillingit withfruit,whippedcream, orcustard.
- Themoldislinedwithcakeorladyfingersbefore beingfilledwith thecreammixture.
- Cover thecreammixturewith anotherlayerof coffee-soakedladyfingers.
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