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Tiramisu Cheesecake Recipe

Rich, creamy, chocolatey, and absolutely irresistible — a dreamy fusion of tiramisu and cheesecake!

🧁 Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups crushed chocolate biscuits (like Oreos, no filling)
¼ cup melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
1 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
2 tbsp cocoa powder

For the Tiramisu Cream Layer:

1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)

For Finishing:

Cocoa powder or grated dark chocolate, for dusting
Optional: chocolate shavings or curls for garnish

🍰 Instructions

1. Make the crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Combine crushed chocolate biscuits with melted butter.
Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

2. Prepare the cheesecake filling:
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, coffee, and cocoa powder.
Pour over the crust.

3. Bake the cheesecake:
Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the center is just set.
Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

4. Whip up the tiramisu cream:
Beat the chilled cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Add mascarpone and continue whipping until thick and fluffy — like a mousse.

5. Assemble and decorate:
Spread the tiramisu cream evenly over the chilled cheesecake.
Dust generously with cocoa powder or sprinkle grated chocolate on top.

6. Chill and serve:
Refrigerate for another 1–2 hours to set the layers beautifully.
Slice, serve cold, and enjoy the tiramisu meets cheesecake magic.

💡 Tips:

Add a thin layer of espresso-soaked ladyfingers on top of the crust for a true tiramisu feel.
For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle chocolate ganache before adding the whipped cream layer.