tiramisu

American  

[tir-uh-mee-soo, ‑mee-soo] / ˌtɪr əˈmi su, ‑miˈsu /

Or tiramisù

noun

1. an Italian dessert with coffee and liquor-soaked layers of sponge cake alternating with mascarpone cheese and chocolate.

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tiramisu British  

/ ˌtiːrəmiːˈsuː /

noun

1. an Italian dessert made with sponge soaked in coffee and Marsala, topped with soft cheese and powdered chocolate

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Etymology

Origin of tiramisu

< Italian tiramisù, equivalent to tira pick + mi me + sù up

Example Sentences

I sneak over to Leo’s Restaurant & Bar before it closes for the afternoon, for some tiramisu.

From The Wall Street Journal

Selvaraju’s Cardamom Orange Tiramisu does exactly that: adds an “Indian flair” to classic tiramisu.

From Salon

Kwon, 30, handily won with a chestnut tiramisu whipped together from chestnuts, milk, coffee and a package of biscuits.

From Los Angeles Times

Go for something with a little backbone: thin, crisp gingersnaps that go tender overnight; store-bought shortbread with buttery heft; or ladyfingers, if you’re chasing tiramisu energy.

From Salon

The tiramisu was the best I've ever had in my life, and I love a good tiramisu.

From Salon