Tiramisu Cheesecake

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If you love Tiramisu and cheesecake, then look no further than this delicious Tiramisu Cheesecake! A luscious treat that marries the delicious flavors of a cocoa cookie crust, velvety no-bake mascarpone cheesecake and a layer of coffee soaked lady fingers. It is topped with whipped cream and a lots of cocoa powder. This dessert is a must-try for all Tiramisu lovers.

In this delicious Tiramisu Cheesecake, a cacao cookie crust lays the foundation for a smooth and creamy mascarpone cheesecake filling with a layer of coffee soaked lady fingers! This cheesecake marries all of the flavours of a classic Tiramisu and a no-bake cheesecake. It is topped with whipped cream and lots of cocoa powder, taking it to another level of goodness.

For more cheesecake recipes, try Lemon Meringue Cheesecake, Apple Crumble Cheesecake and Biscoff Cheesecake.

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• WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
• INGREDIENT NOTES
• STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS - COOKIE CRUST
• STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS - FILLING
• EXPERT BAKING TIPS
• FAQ
• STORAGE
• Tiramisu Cheesecake

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

• Cacao cookie crust: The cheesecake sits perfectly on top of a cacao cookie crust.
• No-bake cheesecake filling: This Tiramisu cheesecake is so easy to make. It's a no-bake cheesecake making it so quick and easy. The hardest part is waiting to be able to eat it!
• Lady fingers (Savoiardi): The lady fingers are dipped in coffee and gives a perfect surprise in the middle of the cheesecake.

INGREDIENT NOTES

These are some of the key ingredients for this recipe. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card below.

• Cream cheese: It's important that it's full-fat cream cheese. Use it straight out of the fridge.
• Heavy cream: The heavy cream is whipped up to a very stiff peak but be careful not to whip it into butter. It'll take about 2-3 minutes on medium/high speed.
• Cocoa powder: You can't have a Tiramisu without a dusting of cocoa powder on top for a delicious chocolate flavor. I recommend using a high quality dutch process cocoa powder for the best flavor, my favorite is from Valrhona or Ghirardelli.
• Mascarpone: Mascarpone is big part of a classic tiramisu. It gives the most smooth and delicious flavor.
• Vanilla paste: I recommend using pure vanilla paste for the best flavor.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS - COOKIE CRUST

Here is how to make this Tiramisu Cheesecake. This recipe needs a stand mixer or electric mixer.

The full recipe is down below in the recipe card.

Prepare a 23 cm / 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper in the bottom.

STEP 1: In a food processor, blend the graham cracker or digestive cookies and cocoa powder until fine crumbs. Melt the butter and blend it together with the blended cookies.

STEP 2: Add the cookie crumbs to the springform and press the cookie crust down in the bottom of a 9-inch springform, with the bottom of a glass, so it’s well packed together and flattened out. Place it in the fridge while preparing the cheesecake filling.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS - FILLING

STEP 1: With a hand mixer or in a stand mix using the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese. Add the mascarpone, powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add the heavy cream and whisk it until it can hold a stiff peak. 

STEP 2: Add half of the cheesecake filling into the spring pan and with an off-set spatula or rubber spatula even out the cheesecake filling. Dip the lady fingers into the coffee once on each side.

STEP 3: Lay the lady fingers in straight lines. You’ll have to cut the lady fingers to fit the cheesecake. Then add the other half of the cheesecake filling and with an offset spatula even it out. Cover the spring pan with cling film and place it in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours. 

STEP 4: Move the cheesecake to a serving dish. Whip up the heavy and add it on top of the cheesecake. Place it back in the fridge and once ready to serve, dust it with cocoa powder. 

EXPERT BAKING TIPS

• Use a kitchen scale: My default setting for my recipes is grams. It is the most precise way of measuring out your ingredients, I therefore highly recommend using a kitchen scale.
• Don't over mix your batter: I always use a spatula after everything has mixed together, to give it one final gentle fold together. This makes sure everything in the bottom of the mixing bowl has been mixed into the batter.
• Light vs. dark baking pans: For the best result, use an aluminum baking pan, greased with butter and lined with baking paper in the bottom. Aluminum pans are light in color and therefore attract less heat. That means it bakes more gently which results in a softer cake. If you use a black baking pan it'll attract a lot more heat. That will then give a darker crust, which can result in a dryer cake.

FAQ

STORAGE

Store the Tiramisu Cheesecake wrapped with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge. You can store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

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