Tiramisu Cheesecake Recipe

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Kristina Vanni
Kristina Vanni
Kristina Vanni
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Updated on 06/1/22
Tiramisu Cheesecake

The Spruce / Kristina Vanni

Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 60 mins
Chill: 8 hrs
Total: 9 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
699 Calories
48g Fat
57g Carbs
8g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories 699
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48g 61%
Saturated Fat 27g 137%
Cholesterol 168mg 56%
Sodium 459mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 40g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 188mg 4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Tiramisu is a popular Italian coffee-flavored dessert made with mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder, coffee or coffee liqueur, and ladyfingers. They're layered to form a delicious and airy chilled delight. This recipe takes those flavors and transforms it into a delicious cheesecake. This marriage of two classic recipes is the best of both worlds and double the fun!

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Crust:

  • 1 (9-ounce) package chocolate wafers, finely crushed

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted

For the Tiramisu Filling:

  • 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

  • 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature

For the Spiked Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/4 cup coffee liqueur

  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

For Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

  • 12 ladyfinger cookies

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

    Tiramisu Cheesecake ingredients
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  2. For the crust, combine the chocolate wafer crumbs with the sugar in a medium bowl. Mix in the melted butter until the crumbs are moistened. 

    Crust ingredients
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  3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Wrap your springform pan in heavy-duty in foil to prevent any leaks spilling out onto your oven floor. A rimmed baking sheet can also be placed beneath the cheesecake as it bakes to catch any drips. Place in the refrigerator to chill and set while preparing the filling. 

    Tiramisu Cheesecake chocolate crust
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  4. For the filling, in a large bowl beat the cream cheese, mascarpone, flour, and salt until smooth and fluffy, about 5 minutes. 

    Tiramisu Cheesecake filling ingredients
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  5. Add the sugar and beat again until smooth. 

    Sugar and whipped cheeses
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  6. Add the coffee liqueur, vanilla extract, and instant espresso powder. Beat to combine.

    Flavorings and cheesecake filling
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  7. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended.

    Eggs being added to cheesecake filling
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  8. Pour the filling into the chilled crust. Bake until set but the center still jiggles slightly, 50 to 65 minutes. 

    cheesecake filling in pan
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  9. Cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. 

    Cool the Tiramisu Cheesecake
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  10. When ready to serve, unclasp and remove the side of the springform pan. Using a small sifter, dust the top of the cheesecake with cocoa powder to coat the top of the cheesecake. 

    Tiramisu Cheesecake dusted with cocoa
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  11. For the whipped cream, combine the heavy cream, coffee liqueur, and powdered sugar in a large bowl and whip at high speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer the spiked whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with your choice of tip.

    Whipped cream ingredients
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  12. Slice the ladyfingers in half and press them into the sides of the cake, curved-end up. You can use a small amount of whipped cream from the pastry bag to help them stick.

    Ladyfingers attached to cheesecake
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  13. Pipe the spiked whipped cream along the top edge of the cheesecake. 

    Tiramisu Cheesecake
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  14. Cut and serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Tip

  • For perfectly cut cheesecake slices, run a sharp, thin knife under hot water, wipe it dry, and cut the cake into slices, heating and wiping the knife after every slice.