Definition of "tiramisu" [tiramisu]

• A dessert of cake infused with a liquid such as coffee or rum, layered with a rich cheese filling, and topped with grated chocolate. (noun)

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• "Just seeing the word "tiramisu" makes me want to run for the exit, but Gonzalez tidies up the frequently sloppy classic, and renews it with a refreshing citrus finish; chocolate and orange, a marriage that never fails, right?"
• "We finished with the tiramisu, which is one of his favorite desserts."
• "Then stay for dessert, they have cannolli (a typical Sicilian dessert) or their version of tiramisu, which is different but nevertheless delicious."