Tiramisu is one of the world's most famous desserts, yet it is surprisingly modern. Its origin is traced to the restaurant 'Le Beccherie' in Treviso, Italy, in the 1960s. The name literally translates to 'pick me up' or 'cheer me up,' a reference to the high caffeine content from the espresso and the energy from the sugar and egg yolks. A traditional tiramisu consists of ladyfingers (savoiardi) dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and Mascarpone cheese, and flavored with cocoa. Authentically, it does not contain alcohol, though many modern variations add Marsala wine or coffee liqueur.