Tiramisu Cheesecake
Indulge in the decadence of Tiramisu Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and bold espresso flavors. This elegant dessert features luscious layers of mascarpone cheese, balanced with a buttery graham cracker crust and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect for any gathering or celebration, this showstopper will leave your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Create the filling: Beat mascarpone cheese until smooth, then blend in sugar and espresso. Gently fold in whipped cream until fully combined.
- Layer it: Spread half of the filling over the crust. Optionally add another layer of crumbs for texture before topping with remaining filling.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight for best results.
- Serve: Dust with cocoa powder before slicing into wedges and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg