From a small town in eastern Italy,
A dessert was born, beloved steadily.
Named from the Italian “tirami su,”
Meaning “pick me up,” “cheer me too.”
A medley of classic ingredients combined,
Handcrafted with skill, seasoned by time.
Egg yolks and sugar softly entwine,
Forming a base indulgently fine.
Mascarpone lends its silken embrace,
A creamy richness time can’t erase.
Coffee arrives with bold, dark flair,
Soaking Savoiardi beyond compare.
Marsala, Kahlúa add depth and punch,
A spirited touch to this decadent bunch.
A harmony layered, delicate yet strong—
A timeless dessert where all hearts belong.
Now let us speak of Limoncello tiramisu, bright and bold,
A modern whisper to a classic old.
Limoncello syrup works its gentle art,
Swapping tart restraint for citrus heart.
A sunlit dessert, vivid and light,
A refreshing turn on a recipe time-worn by night.
Crowned with candied lemon, golden and fine,
Pure summer captured in each spoonful divine.
From coffee’s depth to citrus light,
From velvet dusk to sunlit bite,
Each layer tells a story true—
Of comfort found, of joy renewed.
In every spoon, a moment shared,
A taste of Italy, lovingly prepared.
Such an intensely rich indulgence.
A cream of so much succulence.
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Tiramisu in a pot
I’m a greedy mare I’ve just scoffed the lot
Don’t worry about me putting on weight
Because I’m quite petite - a UK size eight
Jan Allison
6th August 2014
Tiramisu, the ultimate treat
Light fluffy white cake can't be beat
Very exquisite, can't waste
Heavenly to the taste
This italian sweet
The greatest eat
I rate this
awesome
Yum
Decadent ladyfinger
Infused with coffee
Layered, rich, cheese filled delight
I long for your taste
My Italian love
And your rum
Yum!
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