Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of tiramisu and cheesecake with this delightful recipe. Creamy layers of mascarpone and cream cheese on a graham cracker crust, topped with a luscious chocolate espresso cream.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
Chocolate Espresso Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Crust – Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling – In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate mascarpone, coffee, vanilla, and coffee liqueur until creamy.
- Bake – Pour filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Chocolate Espresso Cream – In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder until soft peaks form.
- Assemble – Spread the chocolate espresso cream over the chilled cheesecake and garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Tiramisu Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe, Dessert Recipe, Tiramisu Recipe
