"Bakewell pudding" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bakewell puddings [plural]
Etymology: The pudding originated in the Derbyshire town of Bakewell. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Bakewell pudding (countable and uncountable, plural Bakewell puddings)
  1. An English dessert consisting of a flaky pastry base with a layer of sieved jam and topped with a filling made of egg and almond paste. Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: Bakewell tart
    Sense id: en-Bakewell_pudding-en-noun-VHBYGH5R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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