Tiramisu Cheesecake

With a crust made of ladyfinger crumbs and a filling made with cream cheese, mascarpone, and espresso, this cheesecake combines the flavors of tiramisu with the richness of a New York-style cheesecake.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 528 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) package ladyfingers
• ¼ cup coffee-flavored liqueur, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a pan of water on the bottom of the oven.

Step 2

Crush the package of ladyfingers to fine crumbs. Mix the melted butter into the crumbs. Moisten with 2 tablespoons of the coffee liqueur. Press into an 8-inch springform pan.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mascarpone, and sugar until very smooth. Add 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur, and mix. Add the eggs and the flour; mix slowly just until smooth. Pour batter over crust in the springform pan.

Step 4

Place pan on middle rack of oven. Bake until just set, 40 to 45 minutes. Open oven door, and turn off the heat. Leave cake to cool in oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and let it finish cooling, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.

Step 5

Grate semisweet chocolate over the top right before serving.