Tiramisu Cheesecake Recipe (2024)

This Tiramisu Cheesecake recipe has a creamy coffee flavored filling with a white chocolate whipped topping and a dusting of cocoa powder. Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for holiday parties.

Italian tiramisu is a classic dessert recipe that is loved by many. Especially during the holidays. Our recipe takes the flavors of tiramisu and transforms them into a rich and creamy cheesecake that is simple to make.

Plan to make this cheesecake 1-2 days in advance as it needs a minimum of 6 hours to set properly before serving. A water bath is recommended to make sure the cheesecake bakes evenly and the outside edges do not over bake.

How to make tiramisu cheesecake

Here's a breakdown of the steps needed to make the best tiramisu cheesecake!

1. Make the crust:Process the Oreos, cream center included, and the espresso powder until they are a fine consistency. Add melted butter to combine and press into the spring-form pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes and set aside.
2. Prepare the water bath:Lower the oven temperature to 320°F. Place a large roasting pan in the oven on the middle rack. Pour hot water into the pan, making sure it is about 1" in depth. Close the oven door.
3. Make the filling:Bring the cold ingredients to room temperature before mixing for a smooth filling. Use a stand or electric mixer on LOW speed to mix the ingredients, making sure not to over-mix. (Make sure to reserve 6 tablespoons of espresso for the next step.) Pour half of the cheesecake filling into the spring-form pan.
4. Layer the filling:Dip the lady fingers in the remaining espresso and arrange them in a single layer over the filling. Carefully pour the remaining cheesecake filling over the lady fingers and smooth the top with an off-set spatula.
5. Bake:Insert the spring-form pan into a 10" cake pan and place the cake pan into the water bath.(Water level should cover half the depth of the cake pan. Add water if needed.)Bake for 1 hour at 320°F.
6. Cool:Turn the oven off and let the cheesecakecool in the oven for 1 hourwith oven door cracked. Remove the cheesecake from the oven, run a knife around the edge of pan and let the it cool completely on a heat-safe counter top.
7. Chill:Place the cheesecake, uncovered in the refrigerator overnight or a minimum of 6 hours to set.(Do not remove the spring-form pan.)
8. To serve:Before you are ready to serve make the whipped topping and decorate the top of the cheesecake. Dust with cocoa powder and serve.

Tips for success

Don't over mix the filling when mixing. Air incorporated into the batter will result in cracks on top of the cheesecake.

The center of the cheesecake should be jiggly after baking. As it cools, the center will continue to bake and firm up in the fridge.

A water bath is recommended for the best results. The steam from the water keeps the oven moist and the warm water surrounding the pan bakes the cheesecake evenly from the outside to the center.

Make the water bath leakproof by placing the 9" spring-form pan into a slightly larger 10" cake pan before inserting it into the roasting pan. The cake pan will form a barrier that will prevent water getting into the cheesecake's crust.

Check out our tutorial for step by step instructions on How to Create a Leak-Proof Water Bath for Cheesecakes.

How to store tiramisu cheesecake

• To Store:Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• To Freeze:Place the cheesecake in the freezer, without topping, until frozen solid. Wrap with plastic wrap and a layer of foil. Keep frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, allow to thaw in the fridge overnight and decorate with the whipped topping and cocoa powder.

5 must try cheesecake recipes

Do you love cheesecake as much as we do? Here are 5 easy cheesecakes to try for your next party!

• Lemon Cheesecake
• Banana Cream Cheesecake
• Key Lime Cheesecake
• Oreo Cheesecake
• Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

This recipe was originally posted in January 2016 and updated in July 2018. Lady fingers were removed from the crust ingredients.