Street Bakery & Postres
Tiramisu in Los Angeles
Look for chilled layered squares of espresso-soaked ladyfingers blanketed in rich mascarpone cream and finished with dark cocoa dust at Imperial Night Market in Downtown LA on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, when a vendor is serving it. Free entry.
2300 E 15th St, Downtown LA · Free entry
CATEGORY
Street Bakery & Postres
ORIGIN
Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
PREPARATION
Ladyfingers dipped in espresso layered with whipped mascarpone cream and cocoa.
MARKET
Imperial Night Market, Downtown LA
HERITAGE
The origins of Tiramisu
Tiramisu translates from the Italian phrase for pick me up.
The classic construction alternates ladyfingers, known as savoiardi, dipped in espresso with a velvety cream of mascarpone and beaten egg yolks. Chilled before slicing, the dessert is dusted with cocoa powder.
Espresso-soaked savoiardi ladyfingers with tender textureVelvety mascarpone cream enriched with egg yolksBitter cocoa powder dusted across the surfaceChilled layered structure balancing sweetness and coffee
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name tiramisu mean?
Tiramisu translates from Italian as pick me up.
What biscuits are traditionally used in tiramisu?
Traditional tiramisu uses Italian sponge biscuits called savoiardi.