what does tiramisu mean?

Answer 1

The Italian name tiramisù means "pick-me-up" (metaphorically, "make me happy,"), referring to the two caffeine-containing ingredients, espresso and cocoa.

Answer 2

Tiramisu is a cool, refreshing Italian dessert that once tasted, leaves an indelible impression on you.

Also known as "Tuscan Trifle," the dessert was initially created in Siena, in the northwestern Italian province of Tuscany. The occasion was a visit by Grand Duke Cosimo de'Medici III, in whose honor the concoction was dubbed zuppa del duca (the "duke's soup"). The erstwhile duke brought the dessert back with him to Florence. In the 19th Century, zuppa del duca became popular among the English intellectuals and artists who lived there Consequently, it is also known as zuppa Inglese. They took the dessert to England, where its popularity grew. Zuppa del duca eventually made its way to Treviso, just northwest of Venice, in the northeastern province of Veneto. Treviso is best know for its canals, frescoes and . . . Tiramisu.

Stories are told about how Tiramisu was the favorite of Venice's courtesans, who needed a "pick me up" (the literal translation of "tirami-su") to fortify themselves between their amorous encounters. True? Probably not. But it makes for a colorful history. Its American popularity arose in San Francisco, and today, Tiramisu can be found in restaurants throughout the nation.

a recipe

Ingredients: Filling

ESPRESSO, OR TRIPLE-STRENGTH COFFEE, 1/2 cup, room temperature
SUGAR, 1/2 cup
BRANDY, 1/4 cup
EGG YOLKS, 2
MASCARPONE CHEESE, 1 pound
LADY FINGERS, 1/2-pound package
SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE, 4 ounces shaved
Ingredients: Icing

WHIPPING CREAM, fresh, 1 cup
VANILLA, 1/4 teaspoon
POWDERED SUGAR, 2 tablespoons
Ingredients: Garnishes

COCOA POWDER, for dusting
SHAVED CHOCOLATE
Directions

Line the inside of a loaf pan with large sheet wax paper.
Stir espresso, sugar and brandy in mixing bowl until sugar dissolves. Reserve 1/3 cup.
Whisk egg yolks into this, and add the cheese. Whisk until smooth.
One at a time, soak ladyfingers in reserved coffee (don't oversoak). Place crosswise in pan, trimming if necessary to layer bottom completely..
Spread on half of cheese mixture, then half of shaved chocolate.
Repeat with ladyfingers, then remaining cheese, then rest of chocolate.
Cover with remaining ladyfingers.
Bring up flaps of wax paper, Wrap pan in plastic wrap and refrigerate 6 hours.
When serving, invert pan on serving platter, tapping bottom to remove "loaf." Remove paper.
Whip whipping cream, vanilla and powdered sugar together until stiff. Spread over the "loaf."
Dust with shaved chocolate.

Answer 3

I don't know what tiramisu means but it's good! lol

Answer 4

A light dessert of sponge cake or ladyfingers dipped in a coffee-liqueur mixture, then layered with mascarpone and grated chocolate.

Answer 5

It means pick me up and make me feel better.

Answer 6

Dessert time!!

Something italian with some alcohol in it....

Answer 7

it means pick-me-up.

Answer 8

'pick me up'...
yuummmmssss

Answer 9

"Pick me up".

Answer 10

some cold japanese cake-dessert..