<p>Some sources claim that tiramisu can be traced all the way back to the 17th Century. </p><p>A layered dessert similar to tiramisu was created by chefs in the Italian province of Tuscany to celebrate the visit of Grand Duke Cosimo di Medici to the region.</p>

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Tiramisu a traditional italian dessert

Where did tiramisu come from and how did it come about?

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