sponge finger
noun [ C ] UK uk/ˌspʌndʒ ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/ us/ˌspʌndʒ ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ (US ladyfinger, lady finger)
手指饼干
a type of biscuit or cake with a long, thin shape and rounded ends, that is soft inside and hard outside and covered with sugar. Sponge fingers are often used for making desserts (= sweet dishes eaten at the end of a meal).
In tiramisu, sponge cake can be used instead of sponge fingers.
Arrange the sponge fingers in the bottom of a trifle dish. 将手指饼干摆放在甜品盘底部。
- More examples
- Finish with a layer of sponge fingers.
- Try dipping a sponge finger in syrup from canned peaches.
- Cover the sponge fingers with the remaining cream mixture.
- Simply soak sponge finger biscuits in a bowl of strong espresso coffee.