How to Use unmold in a Sentence

unmold

verb
  • Slide a knife around sides of cake to loosen and unmold.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 2 Apr. 2018
  • To unmold, apply the gentle heat of a low open flame to the bottom and sides of cake.
    Alastair Gale, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2021
  • To unmold your gelatin, moisten your fingers and carefully loosen the edges of the gelatin from the mold.
    Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 30 Mar. 2018
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the shorter sides of the pan and lift the parchment to unmold the cake onto the rack.
    Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 29 Mar. 2018
  • Remove the cake and center insert from the pan, then run the knife around the center tube and along the bottom to unmold the cake.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2022
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then unmold onto a serving plate.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 19 Feb. 2021
  • Place a small serving plate on top of each ramekin and flip it over to unmold the panna cotta.
    Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2021
  • The molds are so simple to fill and unmold you’ll be inspired to turn fruit juices into ice pops laced with bits of fruits or herbs and spices.
    Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Apr. 2018
  • Dip molds fully in warm water for five to ten seconds to loosen paleta, and pull up to unmold.
    Priya Krishna, Marie Claire, 24 May 2017
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, then unmold them onto a wire rack to cool completely, flat-side-down.
    Rebekah Denn, The Seattle Times, 1 Aug. 2018
  • Cool the cakes completely on a wire rack before unmolding them from the pan and peeling off the parchment paper.
    Madeleine Luckel, Vogue, 25 June 2017
  • Invert a platter over the bowl, then invert the platter and unmold the pudding, removing the plastic wrap.
    Robin Mather, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2017
  • Remove the baking dishes from their water bath, allow to cool for five minutes, and unmold them in the center of eight dessert plates.
    Marley Marius, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2018
  • To unmold and serve, gently release the terrines using the plastic wrap; working with one pan at a time, peel back the top layer of plastic wrap.
    Cathy Barrow, The Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2017
  • To serve, unmold the charlotte onto a plate and arrange the remaining pear slices on top in a circular pattern.
    Daniel Boulud, ELLE Decor, 18 Nov. 2015
  • Do Ahead: Cake can be assembled 2 days ahead and can also be unmolded and covered in cream 1 hour ahead; either way, keep in the fridge until the last minute.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 18 June 2018
  • Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool in the tart pan for at least 30 minutes, then unmold and serve warm, or let cool completely, refrigerate, and serve cold.
    Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2021
  • Transfer the cake to a wire cooling rack; cool for 5 minutes, then run a table knife around the edges of the pan and carefully unmold the cake; position it top/plum side up on another rack.
    Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 13 June 2017
  • To unmold, carefully release edges of cranberry sauce and turn out onto a serving plate.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 12 Oct. 2021
  • This marvel of retro Americana entails pouring Jell-O into a mold, firming it up in the fridge, unmolding it in a hot water bath, and serving it to the jiggling delight of all.
    Gabriella Gershenson, Saveur, 30 Jan. 2017
  • Once unmolded, they can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
    Philly.com, 27 Apr. 2017
  • Set out large baking dish of panna cotta with a serving spoon, or unmold each panna cotta from its ramekin: Run a paring knife around the top inner edge of ramekin, then dip bottom of ramekin in a bowl of boiling water for 10 seconds.
    Alex Van Buren, Health.com, 25 June 2018

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