Tiramisù: History and Recipe

Professor Dave introduces tiramisù, a popular coffee-flavored dessert, and explores its history. Despite myths suggesting ancient origins, tiramisù was actually created in Treviso, Italy, around 1970 by Roberto Linguanotto. The dessert consists of coffee-dipped cookies layered with a mascarpone mixture. The video also discusses the classic recipe, its variations, and the dessert's global popularity.

What does the name 'tiramisù' literally translate to?

• Pick me up

• Sweet delight

• Italian dessert

• Coffee cake

Which of the following is NOT a primary ingredient in traditional tiramisù?

• Vanilla extract

• Eggs

• Coffee

• Mascarpone cheese

When was the first literary mention of tiramisù?

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

Which legend about the origin of tiramisù involves Cosimo the third dei Medici?

• The Duke’s soup

• Count Cavour’s cake

• Roman times dessert

• Venetian delight

Where was tiramisù actually created?

• Venice

• Rome

• Treviso

• Siena

Who is credited with creating tiramisù?

• Count Cavour

• Al Camin

• Cosimo the third dei Medici

• Roberto Linguanotto

What was the original name of the dessert that evolved into tiramisù?

• Zabaglione

• Sbatutin

• Savoiardi

• Marsala

Why did the shape of tiramisù change from round to rectangular?

• To make it more elegant

• To fit better in a cake mold

• To preserve the ingredients

• To enhance the flavor

Which ingredient is sometimes added to the mascarpone mixture to make it fluffier?

• Cream

• Vanilla extract

• Butter

• Egg whites

What is the final step in preparing tiramisù before serving?

• Baking in the oven

• Adding berries

• Sprinkling with cocoa powder

• Freezing