Tiramisu - This is my go to dessert when I'm short of time, when I'm entertaining, when I need something light and creamy, when I'm in the mood for coffee even though I don't drink it. I've made so many variations of this basic recipe- date syrup to give the mascarpone some edge, a cardamom or two to uplift the coffee, a splash of citrus or berries with the ladyfinger layer.