tiramisu
noun
tir·a·mi·su
ˌtir-ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)sü 
-ˈmi-;
-mē-ˈsü
: a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and espresso
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Scallops, for example, come cured in a chilli, annatto and coconut cream, and tiramisu turns an Instagrammable shade of violet with blueberries and purple yam.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Complement the meal with cocktails or classic desserts like tiramisu or zeppole.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Desserts, from tiramisu, cannolis and chocolate cake, are $8.
—Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The portions are famously huge, so be sure to come hungry, but save room for dessert — the tiramisu and cannoli are something special.
—Tom Szaroleta, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Complement the meal with cocktails or classic desserts like tiramisu or zeppole.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Desserts, from tiramisu, cannolis and chocolate cake, are $8.
—Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The portions are famously huge, so be sure to come hungry, but save room for dessert — the tiramisu and cannoli are something special.
—Tom Szaroleta, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tiramisu
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“Tiramisu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiramisu. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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