Definition of zuppa inglese in English:
zuppa inglese
nounˌ(t)zʊpa ɪŋˈɡleɪzeɪ-zi-zē
mass nounA rich Italian dessert resembling trifle.
Example sentencesExamples
- Before serving decorate the zuppa inglese with whipped cream.
- Our finale was zuppa inglese, a monster-large portion that jumbled raspberry mousse and sponge cake with subtle lacings of rum and port wine.
- Considering that zuppa inglese is neither a soup nor English, it is not hard to conclude that few dishes have ever been as badly misnamed.
- Spoon the cream on top of the zuppa inglese and garnish with berries.
- One unmissable ingredients for an authentic zuppa inglese is a shockingly hued liqueur called alkermes, which imparts a bright pinkish red colour to the sponge.
Origin
Italian, literally 'English soup'.