mousseline
noun
mous·se·line
ˌmü-sə-ˈlēn 
ˌmüs-ˈlēn
1
: a fine sheer fabric (as of rayon) that resembles muslin
2
a
: a sauce (such as hollandaise) to which whipped cream or beaten egg whites have been added
b
: mousse sense 1
salmon mousseline
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The celeriac mousseline is silky and warm, and the bordelaise brings everything together with that deep, savory finish.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
The technical challenge is to make a Framboisier, a French dessert with layers of génoise sponge, crème mousseline, and fresh raspberries.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Highlights included the hakurei turnip and oyster, king crab and capers, and turbot mousseline and mussel.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Guests eventually took their places around a long table with decanters neatly lined up and reflecting the flickering light dozens of candles, to tuck into a menu of mousseline brioche, sliced wild sea bass with lime leaf and turbot roasted with chives — or beef Wellington — and chocolate entremet.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
The technical challenge is to make a Framboisier, a French dessert with layers of génoise sponge, crème mousseline, and fresh raspberries.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Highlights included the hakurei turnip and oyster, king crab and capers, and turbot mousseline and mussel.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Guests eventually took their places around a long table with decanters neatly lined up and reflecting the flickering light dozens of candles, to tuck into a menu of mousseline brioche, sliced wild sea bass with lime leaf and turbot roasted with chives — or beef Wellington — and chocolate entremet.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Mousseline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mousseline. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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