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Little do many know that this dessert, often associated with romance and love in Italy, actually originates from humble beginnings and was specifically crafted to entertain guests.
Tiramisu Cake – The Origin Story from Italian Taverns
Alongside gelato and panna cotta, tiramisu is a dessert not to be missed when in Italy. This cake is a harmonious blend of coffee aroma, a hint of liqueur, and the rich flavor of eggs and cream cheese. Each bite is a perfect symphony of flavors, hence its nickname, “the dessert from heaven.”
No one knows exactly where or when tiramisu was first made, but it certainly hails from a city in Italy. Surrounding the cake's origin are numerous romantic stories intertwined with love. Some assert that tiramisu came to be during the First World War, when an Italian woman wanted to send a sweet wish to soldiers preparing to go into battle. Others believe the cake symbolizes a mother's love for her daughter, hoping she recovers from illness.
However, according to some surviving records, tiramisu first appeared inside a tavern in the town of Treviso, northern Italy, as reported by News. In Italian, tiramisu means “pick me up.” The cake was created to rejuvenate weary guests after festivities, seen as a stimulant that brings excitement.
At that time, rumors circulated that 'The more tiramisu one consumes, the more prosperous the sex industry becomes.' 'It's hard to believe that a dessert praised worldwide originates from humble beginnings,' shared Lara Santi, a tourist, upon learning this.
According to oral stories, tiramisu was also a game between clients and prostitutes. During this time, the girls would be given coffee beans, biscuits, cocoa powder, eggs, and mascarpone. They would make the dessert together, have lunch, chat, and enjoy tiramisu for dessert. After eating, it was time for the two to go to the room and start 'the deed.' Conversely, if the man refused to eat tiramisu, they would be considered losers and not receive respect.
However, the spread of tiramisu owes much to a woman. On a chance visit to a friend at a brothel, she fell in love with the cake from the first taste. Therefore, when the government decided to close brothels, she was determined not to let this cake disappear.
After giving birth to a baby boy and trying tiramisu, she found her health recovering very well after childbirth. She began perfecting the recipe and adding it to the restaurant menu, serving those who had never set foot in a brothel.
Today, when visiting Treviso, known as the 'kingdom of joy and sex,' tourists can enjoy tiramisu anywhere, even in bars. While the traditional tiramisu's layers were made separately without sticking, nowadays, people use cream cheese to make them more appealing. Tiramisu remains the top choice for dessert on the menus of many major restaurants and is the most beloved cake in pastry shops worldwide.
According to Hải Thu/Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourDecember 12, 2017
