Description
Tiramisu Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that elegantly marries the rich, coffee-infused flavors of traditional tiramisu with the creamy texture of cheesecake. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and depth, making it an ideal choice for celebrations or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add mascarpone and sugar; mix until combined. Gradually pour in heavy cream while mixing until slightly thickened.
- Mix in espresso until fully blended. Pour half the cheesecake mixture over the crust; sprinkle cocoa powder if desired. Add remaining filling on top and smooth out.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and slice into pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg