a mixture of preserved fruits, chopped nuts, etc., used in ice cream, puddings, pies, or the like
See Nesselrode in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(nĕsˈəl-rōdˌ)
noun
A mixture of chopped and boiled chestnuts, maraschino cherries, candied fruits, and liqueur or rum, used as a sauce or in puddings, ice cream, or pies.