Tiramisu是起源于威尼斯的一种甜点，虽然现在超市里有好丽友牌的盒装品出售，去星巴克喝咖啡甚至还能送一块，可那与传统的Tiramisu有些距离。Tiramisu的做法有很多种，但是基本要素是：它是一种加有咖啡味松饼心的奶油巧克力甜点，当然多数的情况下还需要冷冻那么一下。

 

Although my best Tiramisu experiences have been in a restaurant as the perfect end to a wonderful Italian meal, many believe that nothing can approach the Tiramisu that is prepared with loving care in the home kitchen. For those of you who prefer to make your own, we have collected some recipes for you.

Tiramisu recipes tend to fall into three categories:
(1) Basic recipes that are more or less identical, except for variations in ingredient quantity, and perhaps with some substitutions,
(2) Variety recipes that add a whole new dimension in terms of flavor and mouth experience, and
(3) Healthy recipies that cut 'way back on fat, sugar and cholesterol.

Thanks to all of the contributors for giving permission to reproduce their recipes.

Basic Tiramisu

Tiramisu basically includes Mascarpone cheese, raw eggs, sugar, espresso coffee, ladyfingers, liquor and cocoa. Heavy cream is an optional ingredient. The richness and "mouth experience" depends on the quantity of each ingredient, and the care of preparation. This recipe section includes a number of basic recipes, as gleaned from various sources, which are cited whenever possible.

Tiramisu Varieties

Some people just don't like plain ol' vanilla ice cream and dress it up with a wide variety of toppings or additional ingredients. The same happens to Tiramisu. This section of recipes will introduce you to a whole new world of "other-flavored" Tiramisu. Purists need not apply.

Healthy Tiramisu

"Healthy Tiramisu" is what's known as an "oxymoron" -- two words that when used together cancel each other out. Like "jumbo shrimp," or "military intelligence." Anyway, for those who would shun this heavenly dessert because of high fat content or the raw eggs, here are some recipes for "healthier" versions.