N. 1. A gelatin-based dessert that's airy and light because of the addition of either whipped cream or stiffly beaten egg whites. Such desserts are usually made with fruit puree but can also be flavored with other ingredients such as chocolate or coffee. 2. Another name for a whisk. whip v. To beat ingredients, such as egg whites, cream, etc. , thereby incorporating air into them and increasing their volume until they are light and fluffy.