bombe glacée
🇫🇷 A dish from France
A bombe glacée, or simply a bombe, is a French ice cream dessert frozen in a spherical mould so as to resemble a cannonball, hence the name ice cream bomb. Escoffier gives over sixty recipes for bombes in Le Guide culinaire.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | cream, sugar, egg yolks, flavoring liqueur, fruit or nuts |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | layered and frozen in a spherical mould |
| 👅Flavour & style | rich, sweet, creamy, refined dessert |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | dessert, festive or formal dining |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does bombe glacée come from?
bombe glacée is a dish that originated in France.
What is bombe glacée?
A bombe glacée, or simply a bombe, is a French ice cream dessert frozen in a spherical mould so as to resemble a cannonball, hence the name ice cream bomb. Escoffier gives over sixty recipes for bombes in Le Guide culinaire.