Description
Indulge in the best of two worlds with this decadent Tiramisu Cheesecake recipe. Creamy cheesecake meets the rich flavors of traditional tiramisu, creating a delightful fusion dessert that will impress any crowd.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tiramisu Layer:
- 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 12 ladyfinger cookies, broken into pieces
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder for dusting
Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Prepare cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, eggs, flour, and vanilla. Pour half over crust.
- Layer tiramisu ingredients: Dip ladyfingers in coffee mixture, layer over batter. Pour remaining batter on top.
- Bake and cool: Bake until set, then cool in the oven. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Make topping: Beat cream and sugar, fold in mascarpone. Spread over cheesecake and dust with cocoa.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, add instant espresso powder to the batter.
- Cheesecake can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
