Description
Indulge in the exquisite Tiramisu Cheesecake, the perfect blend of two beloved desserts. This decadent delight features creamy mascarpone and rich espresso flavors layered between delicate ladyfingers, all resting atop a chocolate cookie crust. Ideal for special occasions or a sweet treat at home, this cheesecake not only tastes divine but also boasts an impressive presentation. Its easy preparation process makes it accessible for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring that every slice is a showstopper. Get ready to impress your guests with this sophisticated yet straightforward dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 35 chocolate creme cookies
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch, sifted
- 12 ladyfinger biscuits
- ½ cup strong black coffee
- 4 oz mascarpone cheese, cold
- 2–4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tsp water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder, to dust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter the base of a 10-inch springform pan.
- Crush chocolate cookies and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 7–8 minutes.
- In a stand mixer, blend cream cheese, mascarpone, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add eggs gradually.
- Mix in heavy cream, sour cream, and sifted cornstarch until just combined.
- Pour half the batter over the cooled crust; layer with coffee-dipped ladyfingers; pour remaining batter on top.
- Create a water bath by placing the springform pan in a larger tray filled with boiling water and bake for about 80 minutes.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating overnight.
- Prepare topping by whisking cold mascarpone, sugar, dissolved coffee, and chilled whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Spread over cheesecake and dust with cocoa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 105g)
- Calories: 463
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 121mg