Tiramisu (Italian: tiramisù [ˌtiramiˈsu], from tirami su, "pick me up" or "cheer me up") is
a coffee-flavoured Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers (savoiardi) dipped in coffee, layered with
a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa. The recipe has been adapted
into many varieties of cakes and other desserts. Its origin is disputed between Italian regions Veneto
and Friuli Venezia Giulia. The original shape of the cake is round, although the shape of the biscuits also
allows the use of a rectangular or square pan. However, it is often assembled in round glasses, which show
the various layers, or pyramid. Modern versions can have the addition of whipped cream or whipped egg, or both,
combined with mascarpone cream. This makes the dish lighter, thick and foamy. Among the most common alcoholic
changes includes the addition of Marsala wine.
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