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also flakey
as in crisp
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
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Earlier this month, some patrons spotted the beloved treat — a flaky, buttery pie filled with custard and glazed with sugar and rainbow sprinkles — at their local McDonald's, and the chain confirmed its return to PEOPLE.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Starbucks holiday food New turkey sage Danish: A flaky savory pastry filled with turkey sausage and a bechamel sauce.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2024
Turkey Sage Danish: A flaky savory pastry filled with turkey sausage and a creamy béchamel sauce.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024
The pie crust is perfectly golden brown and flaky, adding a nice texture to the smooth custard.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Starbucks holiday food New turkey sage Danish: A flaky savory pastry filled with turkey sausage and a bechamel sauce.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2024
Turkey Sage Danish: A flaky savory pastry filled with turkey sausage and a creamy béchamel sauce.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024
The pie crust is perfectly golden brown and flaky, adding a nice texture to the smooth custard.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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