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The bitterness of coffee and the sweetness of chocolate complement each other perfectly and this explains why tiramisu is such a popular dessert the world over. One could be forgiven for assuming that this iconic dessert has a long history, but it only appeared on menus and in kitchens in the 1960s. It is said to have originated in the Italian town of Treviso and the name tiramisu comes from the Italian meaning cheer up. We think that adding a dash of Tiramisu syrup next time you make whipped cream with your dispenser and cream chargers will cheer anyone up!

The Tale of Tiramisu

It may be a relatively recent addition to dessert menus, but tiramisu has certainly proved a firm favourite amongst those who appreciate the bitter-sweet combination of coffee and chocolate. It seems likely that it originated in a restaurant named Le Beccherie, concocted by the owner Roberto Linguanotto, but there is a local baker who claims to have spent Christmas Eve 1969 developing the first tiramisu recipe in his bakery.

There are others who believe that a similar recipe was being used in Siena towards the end of the 17th Century as a means to impress Grand Duke Cosimo III. However, the name tiramisu didn't appear in print until the 1980s when it started turning up in cookbooks and, more importantly in some ways, in the dictionary.

The way the coffee and chocolate complement each other is one of the reasons that tiramisu syrup is such a popular addition to freshly brewed coffee. Anyone who wants to add a little something special to a freshly brewed cup will appreciate the additional indulgence of a dollop of freshly whipped cream on top as well. In fact, adding Tiramisu Syrup to a whipped cream dispenser and using a whipped cream charger makes a quick and delicious topping for a variety of desserts and drinks. We think that keeping a selection of MONIN Syrups in the kitchen next to your whipped cream chargers is an almost instant way to a little something extra to any dessert.

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• Suitable For Vegetarians & Vegans Used for cocktails, coffee & frappe Kosher Certified