Tiramisu (Noun)
Meaning
An Italian dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake soaked with coffee and brandy or liqueur layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with grated chocolate.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Tiramisu is often considered a sophisticated and elegant dessert for special occasions in Italy.
- At the Italian restaurant, I decided to try their famous tiramisu for dessert.
- The waiter wheeled out a dessert cart featuring a beautiful tiramisu with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- To make a more authentic tiramisu, it's best to use high-quality ladyfingers and espresso.
- My grandmother's secret recipe for tiramisu has been passed down through generations of Italian cooks in our family.