Description
A simple, no-bake dessert combining creamy cheesecake with classic tiramisu flavors of coffee and cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 package (7 ounces) ladyfingers
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill crust for 15 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine cooled espresso and coffee liqueur (if using) in a shallow dish.
- Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the espresso mixture, coating both sides quickly. Arrange a single layer of soaked ladyfingers over the chilled crust.
- Spread half of the cheesecake filling over the ladyfingers. Top with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers.
- Spread the remaining cheesecake filling over the second layer of ladyfingers, smoothing the top.
- Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
- Before serving, carefully remove the springform ring and dust the top generously with cocoa powder.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use 1/2 cup espresso and 1/4 cup coffee liqueur.
- If you do not have a springform pan, line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Make sure your cream cheese and mascarpone are fully softened to prevent lumps in the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg