The Origin of Tiramisu

There are many different stories about the origin of Tiramisu. The warmer one is that during World War II, an Italian soldier was about to leave for He was on the battlefield, but there was nothing left at home. In order to prepare dry food for him, his wife who loved him put all the edible biscuits and bread in the house into a pastry, and that pastry was called tiramisu. Whenever this soldier eats tiramisu on the battlefield, he will think of his home and the people he loves at home... Tiramisu, in Italian, means "take me away", take away Not only delicious food, but also love and happiness. A layer of finger biscuits soaked in Espresso coffee and wine (Masala, Rum or Brandy) with a texture similar to sponge cake. A layer of finger biscuits mixed with Mascar-ponecheese (most suitable for making Tiramisu), eggs, fresh cream and Sugar cheese paste, layered on top, and a thin layer of cocoa powder sprinkled on top...this is Tiramisu.

Other versions are more interesting. One is that it originated in Siena, Tusconi Province, western Italy. The Duke of Medici visited Siena in the 19th century and became obsessed with a local paste. Dessert, the residents named this dessert "zuppa del duca" in commemoration. Later, the Italian Duke introduced the dessert to northern Florence, and it immediately became the favorite of the British intellectuals stationed there. It was renamed "British Sweet Soup" and brought back to England, where it became popular at the same time as Italy. Siena's desserts were also introduced to Treviso and Venice, the major cities in northeastern Italy. Nowadays, these two cities are most famous for their canals, murals and tiramisu. However, there are gaps in interpretation of how "Duke's Sweet Soup" evolved into Tiramisu.

Another statement is incredible, saying that the residents of Treviso do not believe that the predecessor of tiramisu is called "Duke's Sweet Soup", and firmly believe that tiramisu is a traditional dessert of Treviso and Venice. Moreover, the Italian pronunciation of "tiramisu" is "stimulant or pick-me-up" (note: it is the English pick-me-up). The caffeinated espresso and cocoa in the formula bring a light stimulant effect. It is said that when it was first introduced to Venice, it was especially loved by high-end prostitutes in the upper-class social circle. It became a refreshing gift for prostitutes in the brothels above the "Le Beccherie" restaurant in the past. In the old days, prostitutes in Venice would eat a few bites before accepting customers. Tiramisu to enhance "sexuality".

But no matter what the legend is, for most Tiramisu fans, it does not affect its status in the hearts of most fans.