by InTrieste
The Italian city of Treviso, long regarded as the birthplace of tiramisù, will host the ninth edition of the Tiramisù World Cup from Oct. 10 to 12, bringing together 240 amateur dessert makers from around the globe.
Over the course of three days, contestants from countries including Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Poland and the United Kingdom — as well as many from Italy, particularly the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions — will compete for the title of world champion in the historic Piazza dei Signori.
The competition is open exclusively to non-professionals over the age of 18, with participants required to prepare either a traditional or creative version of the dessert. The traditional recipe calls for six ingredients — savoiardi (ladyfingers), mascarpone, eggs, coffee, cocoa powder and sugar — while the creative category allows for greater experimentation.
Tiramisù, whose name translates as “pick me up,” is one of Italy’s most recognizable desserts abroad, celebrated for its blend of coffee, cocoa and mascarpone. Though recipes vary, the classic version typically layers coffee-soaked sponge with a rich mascarpone mixture before finishing with a dusting of cocoa.
The championship, which has grown steadily since its launch in 2017, aims to celebrate both the authenticity and the adaptability of a dessert that has become a global symbol of Italian culinary culture.
Further information, including competition rules and guidelines, can be found on the official Tiramisù World Cup website.
