toppings
What goes above
Toppings are items added on top of a base food—cheese on pizza, sprinkles on ice cream, croutons on salad.
The word almost always appears in plural: What toppings do you want on your burger?
A topping bar lets customers customize their own.
Spiced cured sausage
olives · mushrooms · onions · jalapenos · bell peppers · chicken · beef · artichokes
Decorative dessert toppings
- chocolate chipsSmall cocoa baking pieces
- whipped creamAerated dairy topping
- caramelCooked sugar confection
- fudgeCreamy cooked confection
marshmallows · icing · frosting · honey · fruit compote · maple syrup · butterscotch · toffee bits
Culinary herb for garnishing
- chivesMild allium herb
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
- basilFragrant culinary leaf
- dillFeathery culinary herb
mint · rosemary · thyme · oregano · sage · microgreens · edible flowers · lemon zest
Mild Italian cheese
- parmesanGranular Italian grating cheese
- fetaBrined Greek cheese
- cheddarFirm aged English cheese
- goudaSemi-hard Dutch cheese
provolone · ricotta · gorgonzola · brie · goat cheese · pepper jack · asiago · cotija
Red fleshy fruits
- pineappleSpiny-skinned tropical fruit
- strawberriesRed fruits with external seeds
- bananasCurved yellow fruit
- blueberriesSmall dark edible drupes
raspberries · mango · kiwi · peaches · avocado · cucumber · lettuce · arugula
Seasoned tomato sauce
- barbecue sauceTangy condiment for grilled meats
- alfredo sauceButter-cream-parmesan emulsion
- pestoUncooked green Italian sauce
- hot sauceSpicy liquid condiment
ranch · sriracha · teriyaki · buffalo sauce · garlic butter · olive oil · tahini · tzatziki
pepperoni
Spiced cured sausage
anchovies · olives · mushrooms · onions · jalapenos · bell peppers · chicken · beef · artichokes · spinach
sprinkles
Decorative dessert toppings
- chocolate chipsSmall cocoa baking pieces
- whipped creamAerated dairy topping
- caramelCooked sugar confection
fudge · marshmallows · icing · frosting · honey · fruit compote · maple syrup · butterscotch · toffee bits · candied nuts
parsley
Culinary herb for garnishing
dill · mint · rosemary · thyme · oregano · sage · microgreens · edible flowers · lemon zest · orange zest
mozzarella
Mild Italian cheese
gouda · provolone · ricotta · gorgonzola · brie · goat cheese · pepper jack · asiago · cotija · halloumi
tomatoes
Red fleshy fruits
- pineappleSpiny-skinned tropical fruit
- strawberriesRed fruits with external seeds
- bananasCurved yellow fruit
blueberries · raspberries · mango · kiwi · peaches · avocado · cucumber · lettuce · arugula · bean sprouts
marinara
Seasoned tomato sauce
- barbecue sauceTangy condiment for grilled meats
- alfredo sauceButter-cream-parmesan emulsion
- pestoUncooked green Italian sauce
hot sauce · ranch · sriracha · teriyaki · buffalo sauce · garlic butter · olive oil · tahini · tzatziki · chimichurri
- pizzacrust, cheese pizza, dough, pepperoni, supreme pizza
- crepescrepe, crepes, galette, galettes, crepe batter
- pizza shopcheese slice, counter, cash register, counter service, garlic knots
- food extrasappetizers, dips, spreads, snacks, finger foods
- food photographyhero shot, food styling, plating, garnish, overhead shot
- baked potatosour cream, butter, chives, bacon bits, cheddar cheese
toppingsbase
Supporting bottom structure
crust · foundation · underlayer · dough · underlay
- pizza toppingIngredient over the cheese
- topping offFinishing by adding more
- topping the chartsRanked first in popularity
- topping upAdding to restore fullness
- salad toppingAdded to dressed greens
- burger toppingsItems added to sandwiched patty