Tiramisu Italian Dessert Gioco Restaurant Chicago

Tiramisu is a traditional Italian cake made of ladyfinger cookies, or Savoiardi, dipped in coffee, layered with  a sweet marscapone cheese custard, and flavored with liquor and cocoa. The recipe has been adapted into many varieties of pudding, cakes and other desserts, but the basic idea of ladyfinger cookies drowned in chocolate and liquor remains, making tiramisu a decadent and delicious way to end a meal. 

Tiramisu translates to “pick-me-up,” which may refer to the caffeine of the espresso and cocoa used in the recipe. Tiramisu is a surprisingly light dessert, making it a delicious and traditional way to end a heavy Italian feast. The light, sweet flavors of marscapone cheese, espresso, cocoa and ladyfinger cookies are a delectable and delicious way to complete dinner, especially when served with Italian espresso.