Popularly made with ladyfingers dipped in coffee, along with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar and mascarpone and cocoa, the classic tiramisu has come a long way since it was said to be invented in Italy in the 20th century. While some believe the dessert, which means ‘Pick me up’, was first made in Veneto, there are others who believe it originates in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Interestingly in 2021, when Italian restaurateur Ado Campeol passed away, it was reported that the dessert was first served at his restaurant, Le Beccherie in Treviso in 1972, three years after it was invented by his wife Alba di Pillo and the chef Roberto Linguanotto. The history of the dish gets even better because there are claims that it was also used as an aphrodisiac in a Treviso brothel to attract customers. Even as the origins of the tiramisu are debatable, the Italian dessert has stood the test of time with its unique flavours. One aspect though of the dish is true – that it will attract anybody with a sweet tooth almost immediately.