zuppa inglese

noun, zup·pa in·gle·se often capitalized I \ˌtsü-pə-iŋ-ˈglā-(ˌ)zā, ˌzü-, -in-, -(ˌ)sā\

Definition of ZUPPA INGLESE

: a dessert consisting of sponge cake and custard or pudding that is flavored with rum, covered with cream, and garnished with fruit

Italian, literally, English soup

First Known Use: 1896

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