If you love tiramisù but don’t want to give up the freshness of a cheesecake, this recipe is for you. The tiramisù cheesecake is a no-bake dessert that combines the creaminess of cheese with the indulgence of coffee and cocoa — perfect for surprising guests or for a special treat.
Ingredients for a tiramisù cheesecake (22 cm mold)
For the base
- 250 g of dry biscuits (such as Digestive or ladyfingers)
- 120 g of melted butter
For the cream
- 250 g of mascarpone
- 250 g of cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
- 200 ml of fresh whipping cream
- 100 g of powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
For the coffee soak
- 150 ml of cold espresso
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur (optional)
For the topping
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, as needed
- Ladyfingers or chocolate shavings for garnishing
Method
- Prepare the base: crush the biscuits and mix with the melted butter. Spread the mixture on the bottom of a springform pan, level it well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the cream: whip the cream and set aside. In a bowl, work the mascarpone, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Soak the ladyfingers: mix the coffee with sugar (and liqueur if desired).
- Assemble the cheesecake: pour half of the cream over the base, add a layer of ladyfingers quickly dipped in the coffee, then cover with the rest of the cream.
- Garnish: dust with unsweetened cocoa and add whole ladyfingers or chocolate shavings.
- Rest in the fridge: let the tiramisù cheesecake chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (overnight is better) before serving.
Tips
- For a more intense flavor, you can add a few tablespoons of instant coffee dissolved in a little water to the cream.
- If you prefer a lighter version, replace the mascarpone with creamy Greek yogurt.
- Serve with a dusting of cocoa just before serving to maintain the fresh, velvety effect.
The tiramisù cheesecake is the perfect dessert for those who love coffee and creamy desserts. Easy to prepare and oven-free, it wins you over at the first bite with its balance between sweetness and intense espresso notes.
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To dive deeper into the topic of the tiramisù cheesecake, we recommend the standards of the Specialty Coffee Association and the market data from the International Coffee Organization. If you want to keep reading on nerocaliente, also discover classic tiramisù.
