Nesselrode pudding noun1 •A chestnut-based frozen dessert, generally agreed to contain pureed chestnuts, mixed with cream or egg custard, flavoured with dried fruit, including currants, raisins and dried cherries, candied peel and brandy or other spirits.It was thanks to her [Fannie Farmer] that since the cradle dined on Nesselrode pudding, charlotte Russe, shrimp Newburg, curried chicken and poached vegetables with hollandaise sauce. — 1979 formsNesselrode puddings · nesselrode puddings