Treviso seeks Austrian jurors for its Tiramisu World Cup

Treviso is looking for 130 amateur judges, including people from Austria, to help choose the best tiramisu at the competition’s 10th edition.

The Tiramisu World Championship will take place in the city north of Venice on Oct. 9 and 10. Organizers plan to taste and assess 320 creations, ranging from classic recipes to more inventive versions. Gastronomy professionals will judge the semifinal and final on Oct. 11.

Applications open online on Sept. 12. Candidates must be adults and answer all 15 questions in an online test about tiramisu’s history, the competition rules and the gastronomic traditions of the Treviso region. They have up to three attempts. If applicants receive the same score, the earlier application wins.

Tiramisu consists of layers of ladyfingers and a cream made from mascarpone, sugar and eggs. The biscuits are soaked in cold espresso flavored with Marsala or amaretto, and the dessert is chilled for several hours before being covered with cocoa powder.

Treviso says the dessert originated there and has spent years seeking recognition for it as a guaranteed traditional specialty. The name “tiramisu” was first used in 1970 at the city’s Le Beccherie restaurant. The dessert is credited to owner Ada Campeol and chef Roberto Linguanotto.