Tiramisù

One of the traditional desserts of Treviso, not far from Venice, tiramisù has hundreds of variations. The dessert has achieved an incredible popularity, both all over Italy as well as in the United States. One reason it has won such a following in Italy is that, when made from savoiardi, Italian ladyfingers — which can be purchased easily in Italian pastry shops — most of the work is already accomplished. All that remains is to mix a few egg yolks and some sugar into the ma