Dessert Making Vocabulary

noun a type of dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar, typically used as a topping for pies or cakes

• The chef carefully piped the meringue onto the lemon tart.
• I love how fluffy and sweet meringue is on top of pies.
• I could eat a whole bowl of meringue by itself, it's so good.
• Her words were as light and airy as a meringue, sweet but not substantial.

noun a beating or flogging with a whip or similar instrument

adjective used to describe something related to beating or flogging with a whip

• The chef demonstrated the proper technique for whipping cream to the culinary students.
• I'll be whipping up a quick dinner for us tonight.
• She's always whipping out her phone to take selfies.
• The wind was whipping through the trees, creating a haunting sound.

noun a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables typically with a top and base of pastry

adverb to accumulate or increase in quantity or number

• The bakery decided to pie up their inventory in preparation for the holiday season.
• I'm going to pie up on dessert tonight and have a slice of each kind.
• Let's pie up on some snacks before the movie starts.
• She always tries to pie up on compliments to boost her self-esteem.