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World's longest tiramisu made in London

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  • One hundred chefs made a 440.6-metre tiramisu in London.
  • The dessert used 50,000 sponge fingers and over 3,000 eggs.
  • It was dedicated to the King and Queen with a golden crown topping.

The record-breaking dessert, which was more than 8cm tall and 15cm wide, used 50,000 sponge fingers and more than 3,000 eggs, according to the BBC. 5m (897ft). " The Guinness World Record attempt was spearheaded by Mirko Ricci, who previously led a team that broke the tiramisu record in 2017.

The huge pudding was dedicated to the King and Queen, topped with a golden crown and the words 'Grazie your majesty', as well as the King's personal monogram. " It is not yet known whether the Guinness World Record has been officially certified.

This smashed the previous longest tiramisu made by Milanese Galbani which spanned 273.5m (897ft).

Chef Carmelo Carnevale, Chef

The huge pudding was dedicated to the King and Queen.

Mirko Ricci, Spearheader of the Guinness World Record attempt

Tiramisu is 'the most incredible dessert that Italy has exported'.

Mirko Ricci, Spearheader of the Guinness World Record attempt
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