Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked ladyfinger confection
Tiramisu is an Italian dessert made of ladyfinger biscuits soaked in espresso, layered with mascarpone cream, and dusted with cocoa powder.
The name means "pick me up" in Italian, referring to the caffeine and sugar.
It became popular in American restaurants in the 1980s and remains a staple of Italian menus: We'll split the tiramisu.
Soft Italian triple-cream cheese
- ladyfingersFinger-shaped sponge cakes
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- cocoa powderPulverized roasted cacao solids
- zabaglioneWhipped egg-and-wine custard
layered · custard · cream · sponge · dusting · chilled · no-bake · semifreddo
Soft Italian triple-cream cheese
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- marsalaSicilian fortified wine
ladyfingers · cocoa · amaretto · rum · vanilla · cream cheese · whipped cream · yolks
Forming successive strata
- soakingCompletely saturated with liquid
- dippingBrief immersion action
- whippingRepeated striking blows
- foldingBending something over itself
chilling · assembling · refrigerating · dusting · spreading · beating · tempering · piping
Concentrated pressurized brew
- caffèItalian coffee drink
- mochaChocolate-flavored espresso drink
- bittersweetWistful yet warm
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
arabica · crema · ristretto · brewed · coffee extract · caffeinated · bold · robust
Soft, melodious instruction
- trattoriaCasual Italian restaurant
- ristoranteItalian dining establishment
- gelatoItalian frozen dessert
- panna cottaMolded Italian cream dessert
cannoli · espresso · aperitivo · digestivo · nonna · zabaglione · amaretti · biscotti
mascarpone
Soft Italian triple-cream cheese
- ladyfingersFinger-shaped sponge cakes
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- cocoa powderPulverized roasted cacao solids
zabaglione · layered · custard · cream · sponge · dusting · chilled · no-bake · semifreddo · mousse
mascarpone
Soft Italian triple-cream cheese
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
marsala · ladyfingers · cocoa · amaretto · rum · vanilla · cream cheese · whipped cream · yolks · coffee liqueur
layering
Forming successive strata
folding · chilling · assembling · refrigerating · dusting · spreading · beating · tempering · piping · unmolding
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
- caffèItalian coffee drink
- mochaChocolate-flavored espresso drink
- bittersweetWistful yet warm
roasted · arabica · crema · ristretto · brewed · coffee extract · caffeinated · bold · robust · dark roast
dolce
Soft, melodious instruction
- trattoriaCasual Italian restaurant
- ristoranteItalian dining establishment
- gelatoItalian frozen dessert
panna cotta · cannoli · espresso · aperitivo · digestivo · nonna · zabaglione · amaretti · biscotti · Italian cuisine
Tiramisubaked Alaska
Torched meringue over ice cream
soufflé · lava cake · apple pie · crème brûlée · brownie
Tiramisulemon sorbet
Frozen citrus dessert
fruit salad · fruit popsicle · strawberry shortcake · angel food cake · lemon meringue pie
- tiramisu cakeItalian layered coffee dessert