tiramisu

tir·a·mi·su | \ ˌtir-ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)sü

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, -ˈmi-; -mē-ˈsü \

Definition of tiramisu

: a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and espresso

Examples of tiramisu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For dessert, choose from several cakes-in-a mug, including lemon, chocolate, carrot and tiramisu. — Joan Rusek, cleveland, "Forks up for Chagrin Valley Restaurant Week Feb. 3-9," 27 Jan. 2020 Desserts include green tea tiramisu and coconut pudding. — Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati.com, "Million’s Crab seafood chain coming to West Chester, Springdale," 23 Jan. 2020 There are also desserts, like canoli ($5,) tiramisu ($6) and zepoli, an Italian, powdered doughnut-ish pastry ($5). — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, "A hot local Huntsville pizza delivery for cold nights," 23 Jan. 2020 Anything from tiramisu to fruit tarts can pop up on the menu. — Christian Burno, Dallas News, "Fort Worth’s coffee shop scene is having a major moment," 20 Jan. 2020 Choices will include minestrone soup, Caesar salad, lobster ravioli, filet mignon, gnocchi Sorrentina, branzino Mediterraneo, panettone and tiramisu. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, "Looking for a Christmas Eve and/or Day restaurant? Look no further.," 3 Dec. 2019 Desserts are currently tiramisu and cannoli ($8), which split among our weight-conscious group was enough to banish all remaining thoughts of the workday. — Stephanie Schorow, BostonGlobe.com, "A grandmother’s Italian recipes served with youthful flair," 27 June 2019 Make time for the tiramisu, too, among the dreamiest in town. — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, "Among the top tips for Maialino Mare: The Italian charmer doesn’t do gratuities," 17 Jan. 2020 Plans call for tiramisu French toast, gluten-free wild rice and blueberry pancakes, and low-cal chile relleno with egg whites, to name three. — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, "3 new bars and restaurants to check out in Fort Worth," 17 Jan. 2020

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“Tiramisu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiramisu. Accessed 24 Feb. 2020.

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