zuppa inglese

[ zoo-puh ing-gley-zey; Italian tsoop-pah eeng-gle-ze ]

noun

, Italian Cooking.

1. tiered layers of sponge cake sprinkled with rum or liqueur, then spread with custard or other cream filling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zuppa inglese¹

1940–45; < Italian: literally, English soup

Example Sentences

Her “wickedness” after being denied a piece of a luxurious zuppa inglese cake results in a testament to her inherent virtue.

From Los Angeles Times

The two men this week decided to bare themselves at the striking white marble monument in Rome, whose tiered form has resulted in nicknames including “The Typewriter” and “La Zuppa Inglese,” after a layered, custardy dessert.

From New York Times

They’re often eaten with quarters of carefully cleaned artichokes that have also been dipped in batter and deep-fried, following a course of Bolognese-style lasagne and preceding a huge, trifle-like zuppa inglese.

From Slate

The 888 page encyclopedia covers everything from à la mode to zuppa inglese, with nearly 600 entries written by experts who address the scientific, historical, and cultural aspects of sugar and sweets.

From Scientific American

The Westwood restaurant is serving a special holiday menu with dishes including: parsnip and apple soup, endive and arugula salad, ham with spiced maple glaze with braised cabbage, Brussels sprouts, pull-apart rolls and zuppa inglese for dessert.

From Los Angeles Times