Ingredients
– For the crust:
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– For the cheesecake filling:
– 24 oz cream cheese, softened
– ¾ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup mascarpone cheese
– ½ cup brewed coffee, cooled
– 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
– 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
– For the topping:
– 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
– Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
Creating this incredible Tiramisu Cheesecake is straightforward. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
3. Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes. Remove and let cool while you prepare the filling.
4. Mix the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
5. Add Vanilla and Eggs: Mix in the vanilla extract and add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
6. Incorporate Mascarpone: Add the mascarpone cheese and mix until well combined. Be careful not to overbeat.
7. Add Coffee and Liqueur: Pour in the cooled brewed coffee and coffee liqueur (if using), mixing until fully incorporated.
8. Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour into the batter and mix gently until combined.
9. Pour the Filling: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
10. Bake the Cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
11. Cool the Cheesecake: Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour.
12. Chill: After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best results.
13. Dust with Cocoa: Before serving, dust the top of the cheesecake with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 6g