tipsy parson; tipsy pudding
Similar to
TRIFLE, this old-fashioned English dessert consists of several layers of
SPONGE CAKE soaked with wine or
BRANDY, sprinkled with almonds and layered with whipped cream or custard. It was thought that too much of this would make one tipsy.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.