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Tim confused about militant group turning us into coffee-flavoured dessert (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tiramisu

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'dessert' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for tiramisu that I've seen before include "Italian sponge dessert" , "Dessert soaked in alcohol" , "Sweet" , "Italian sponge pudding" , "Italian dessert of cake, coffee and chocolate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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