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tiramisu cheesecake​

Tiramisu Cheesecake Recipe

A decadent fusion dessert combining creamy cheesecake with the classic flavors of tiramisu—espresso, mascarpone, and cocoa on a buttery biscuit crust.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 29 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian, Italian-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 🍪 Crust:
  • 200 g digestive biscuits crushed
  • 100 g melted butter
  • 🧀 Cheesecake Filling:
  • 500 g cream cheese softened
  • 250 g mascarpone cheese
  • 150 g sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp espresso cooled
  • ☕ Coffee Layer:
  • 1 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 🍫 Topping:
  • Cocoa powder for dusting
  • Whipped cream optional
  • Ladyfinger biscuits optional for layering

Method
 

  1. Prepare crust
  2. Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter. Press into a springform pan. Chill 15 minutes.
  3. Make filling
  4. Beat cream cheese, mascarpone, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and espresso.
  5. Bake
  6. Pour filling over crust. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 50–55 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center.
  7. Cool & chill
  8. Let cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
  9. Add tiramisu touch
  10. Optionally dip ladyfingers in coffee and layer on top or serve on the side.
  11. Finish
  12. Dust with cocoa powder and add whipped cream before serving.