tiramisu

noun

tir·a·mi·su ˌtir-ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)sü

-ˈmi-;

-mē-ˈsü

: a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and espresso

Examples of tiramisu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It's got the lemony cream cheese flavor of Southern-favorite treats like lemon cheesecake and lemon-cheese layer cake, while also being able to capture the characteristic airy creaminess of the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024 The Italian food menu is small with about 20 items, including a sweet tiramisu served in a martini glass. —

Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024 Kate Spade’s Ivy Street Amy bag, available in quartz pink or tiramisu mousse hues, is a whopping 70 percent off. —

Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023 Layer the tiramisu: Combine lemon juice and sugar in a medium-size microwavable bowl; microwave on HIGH 20 seconds. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024 The menu also has a selection of ramen, rice bowls, and an unforgettable matcha tiramisu for dessert. —

Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024 For dessert, there is tiramisu and lemon cheesecake ($5.75 each). —

John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024 The cream pies are made using mascarpone cheese — the same cheese used in tiramisu — imbibing them with a defiant silkiness. —

Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Feb. 2024 The tiramisu, for example, is stuffed with actual fluffy tiramisu and covered with an espresso glaze and cocoa dust. —

Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2023

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