Description
A no-bake fusion of creamy cheesecake and airy tiramisu, featuring mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a rich cocoa dusting. It is easy to make, requires no oven, and tastes better the next day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) Mascarpone cheese, cold
- 1 cup (240ml) Heavy cream, cold
- 8 oz (225g) Cream cheese, full-fat brick style, softened
- ½ cup (100g) Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) Strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 tablespoon Instant coffee powder
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto or Kahlúa (optional)
- 1 box (24-30 pieces) Ladyfingers
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Brew espresso and let it cool completely. Stir in instant coffee powder and amaretto (if using).
- In a large, cold bowl, whip heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the fridge.
- In a separate large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth (2-3 minutes).
- Add cold mascarpone and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium speed until just combined.
- Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cheese mixture in two additions using a spatula until fluffy.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture (1-2 seconds per side) and place a layer at the bottom of the pan.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream cheese mixture. Smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- Just before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Notes
Keep mascarpone and cream cheese cold until mixing to prevent graininess. Do not oversoak ladyfingers or they will disintegrate. Chill knife in hot water for clean slices. Do not freeze as texture may become grainy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: tiramisu cheesecake, no-bake dessert, italian dessert, mascarpone, espresso, easy dessert, make-ahead dessert