New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- Tiramisu, tiramisu latte, rasgulla tiramisu, masala chai tiramisu, tiramisu tres leches-it seems like almost every cafe or restaurant across the country has some version of the Italian dessert on its menu. There's no doubt that the sweet treat made of mascarpone, eggs, sugar and balanced with espresso-dipped lady finger biscuits is a delight to devour, but I find the virality of the tiramisu peculiar as we aren't witnessing the rise of a "new" dessert. The tiramisu has been popular across the country for years. So why is everyone suddenly obsessed?

First, a little history: contrary to popular opinion, the version of the tiramisu that we enjoy today does not date back centuries like other Italian culinary exports, bu...