noun
junket
A sweet dessert made from curdled milk.
She serves the chilled junket with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Etymology
Old French jonquette named a small rush basket. The dessert name is connected with curds prepared in rush baskets, transferring the container’s name to the food.
More examples
- Rennet helps the sweetened milk set into junket.
- The junket has a soft texture and a mild, milky flavor.
- We spoon fresh berries over our junket before eating it.
Forms
junket