tiramisu
noun
tir·a·mi·su ˌtir-ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)sü 
-ˈmi-;
-mē-ˈsü
: a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and espresso
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The torta caprese looks like an igloo housing a very dense chocolate cake, and the tiramisu is out of this world. 
Steve Forbes, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The Kahlua tiramisu includes pieces of ladyfinger cookies. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2022 The cafe is known for miniature cheesecakes in jars that come in more than 20 flavors, including raspberry white chocolate, toffee turtle and tiramisu. Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2022 In the case of Sanremo’s on-site restaurant, this meant a lunch of raw tuna in a caper cream sauce, squid ink tagliolini in a mullet ragu and a deconstructed lemon tiramisu for dessert. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2022 On a recent weekday, more than 150 people showed up at lunchtime, filling meal trays with free helpings of tofu tikka masala, soft shell crab sandwiches, and tiramisu. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 19 June 2022 The prize for presentation goes to the tiramisu, dropped off in the top of an espresso pot — another escape from reality, in a room rich with diversions. Washington Post, 18 May 2022 Lucky are chocolate lovers in particular, who can choose between a lovely tiramisu, served as a parfait in a clear glass cup, or a glossy round of ganache, from which brushstrokes of chocolate sauce end with a golden garnish of popcorn brittle. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 It's supposed to taste like cappuccino or tiramisu, but risotto — all in one dish. Janelle Davis And Foren Clark, CNN, 22 May 2022 See More
Steve Forbes, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The Kahlua tiramisu includes pieces of ladyfinger cookies. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2022 The cafe is known for miniature cheesecakes in jars that come in more than 20 flavors, including raspberry white chocolate, toffee turtle and tiramisu. Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2022 In the case of Sanremo’s on-site restaurant, this meant a lunch of raw tuna in a caper cream sauce, squid ink tagliolini in a mullet ragu and a deconstructed lemon tiramisu for dessert. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 June 2022 On a recent weekday, more than 150 people showed up at lunchtime, filling meal trays with free helpings of tofu tikka masala, soft shell crab sandwiches, and tiramisu. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 19 June 2022 The prize for presentation goes to the tiramisu, dropped off in the top of an espresso pot — another escape from reality, in a room rich with diversions. Washington Post, 18 May 2022 Lucky are chocolate lovers in particular, who can choose between a lovely tiramisu, served as a parfait in a clear glass cup, or a glossy round of ganache, from which brushstrokes of chocolate sauce end with a golden garnish of popcorn brittle. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 It's supposed to taste like cappuccino or tiramisu, but risotto — all in one dish. Janelle Davis And Foren Clark, CNN, 22 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Italian tiramisù, from tirami su!, literally, pull me up!
First Known Use
1982, in the meaning defined above
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