For other uses, see Blancmange .
Blancmange, ( or , also known as shape), is a sweet dessert commonly made
with milk or cream and sugar thickened with gelatin, cornstarch or irish
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almonds. It is usually set in a mould and served cold. Although
traditionally white, blancmanges are frequently given a pink color as
well. Some similar desserts are bavarian cream, malabi, flan and haupia.
The historical blancmange originated some time in the Middle Ages and
usually consisted of chicken, milk or almond milk, rice and sugar and was
considered to be an ideal food for the sick.
History The true origin of the blancmange is obscure, but it is believed
that it was a result of the Arab introduction of rice and almonds in early
medieval Europe. However, there is no evidence of the existence of any
similar Arab dishes from th
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