Tiramisu Cold Brew Coffee Cheesecake Recipe
This Tiramisu Cold Brew Coffee Cheesecake is a luscious no-bake dessert that combines the rich flavors of cold brew coffee and creamy cheesecake, layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. Perfectly chilled for a refreshing yet indulgent treat, this recipe is ideal for coffee lovers seeking a sophisticated twist on classic tiramisu.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed biscotti
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold brew coffee, strongly brewed (divided into 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup)
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Assembly
- 12 pieces ladyfingers, cut in half
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs or crushed biscotti with melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate the crust for 10 minutes to allow it to set properly.
- Make the cheesecake base: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of the cold brew coffee until well incorporated.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light and airy cheesecake filling.
- Layer the ladyfingers: Briefly dip each halved ladyfinger into the remaining 1/2 cup cold brew coffee, just enough to soak without becoming soggy. Arrange the soaked ladyfingers evenly over the chilled crust in the springform pan.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the layer of ladyfingers, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even finish.
- Chill: Cover the pan with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm and set.
- Serve: Before serving, dust the top of the cheesecake generously with unsweetened cocoa powder. Slice and enjoy this cold, creamy tiramisu-inspired dessert.
Notes
- For best results, use well-chilled heavy cream and beat it just until stiff peaks form to maintain a light texture.
- Be careful to briefly dip ladyfingers to avoid sogginess; a quick 1-2 second dip per side is sufficient.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead to allow flavors to meld for an even richer taste.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the powdered sugar slightly according to taste.
- Use a springform pan to make releasing the cheesecake easier without damage.
Keywords: tiramisu, cold brew coffee, no-bake cheesecake, coffee dessert, creamy cheesecake, ladyfingers, cocoa dusted dessert
