Traditional Guatemalan Dessert ...

... tiramisu!!! Panajachel has been overrun by the international backpacker crowd, resulting in items like this on the menu. You can argue whether or not such outside influence is a good thing, as it can dilute the local character and culture of a place. But who cares, when you get something this damn good? Crossroads Cafe is owned by an American family, and were taught how to make tiramisu by a Sicilian woman, so we knew this was going to be a damn fine dessert! I was curious as to how they were able to get their hands on mascarpone cheese, thinking it would have to be imported - turns out there is a cheese producer in Guatemala that makes the stuff.