Once, I was working from home and suddenly started to crave something sweet. But I didn’t have many ingredients in hand, or the energy to bake a cake. I instantly remembered a genius recipe that did not even require an oven to bake, and it only took a handful of ingredients I could easily find lying around in my pantry. Flash-forward to today, it is my comfort food! I’m talking about a no-bake tiramisu cheesecake, which has just the right amount of coffee flavor to feel like you are eating tiramisu, but in the form of a cheesecake.
All you need for this dramatic, yet easy dessert are sugar, instant coffee, cheese, ladyfingers, cocoa powder, mascarpone cheese, and whipping cream. Most of these ingredients are usually easy to find in your kitchen. Together, they make the most delicious and creamy cheesecake that any coffee lover will want to gobble up in one go.
Sure, I am not the only one who knows about this mouthwatering recipe, and by the time I am done talking, you can make your own heavenly coffee-flavored cheesecake.
Have you tried my 10 Minutes Tiramisu, No Bake Biscoff Cheesecake, or Mini Tiramisu Cups yet? Honestly, this tiramisu cheesecake is the yummiest of them all. So start with this one, give it a try, and let me know if you want more easy no-bake recipes like this!
Why You’ll Love This No Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake
- You don’t need an oven or any kind of gelatin to make it.
- The ingredients are simple, and you probably already have them in your home.
- Not only do you get a rich, creamy cheesecake, but it tastes just like tiramisu.
- If you are in a pinch and need to make a dessert fast, this can be the highlight of your dinner.
- It’s rich, flavorful, and has the right amount of coffee flavor.
How To Make No bake Tiramisu Cheesecake
- Place the digestive biscuits in a food processor and blend until they turn into fine crumbs, then add the melted butter and mix until combined.
- Transfer the cookie crumbs into an 8-inch springform pan (nonstick/greased). Press the crumbs evenly onto the bottom of the pan and refrigerate them for about 15 minutes to set properly.
- First, take a measuring jug and pour 2 tbsp of coffee into it, and add 1 cup of warm water to make liquid coffee. Then, pour the coffee mixture into a bowl and set it aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, take 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and 1/2 cup sugar. Then, use an electric mixer to whip up the cream and sugar until the soft peaks form.
- Add cream cheese and Mascarpone cheese with 1 tsp of vanilla essence to whipped cream and continue to whip until well combined. Do not overmix it.
- Now spread half of the cream mixture on top of the first biscuit crust, then dip the ladyfingers in a coffee mixture for 2 to 3 seconds and place them on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the remaining cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers layer. Cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Just before serving, dust your cake with cocoa powder. Enjoy this beautiful cake with a cup of coffee or tea.
Tips for the Perfect No-Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake Recipe
- You need to use cold cream if you want the texture to be perfectly whipped and creamy.
- When you are mixing the mascarpone and whipping cream, make sure not to overmix. Otherwise, you will have a grainy mixture on your hand.
- For best results, make sure you chill the layered tiramisu cheesecake overnight.
- Dust the top of the cheesecake with cocoa powder before you serve it.
Variations You Can Try
- Making a chocolate tiramisu cheesecake by adding melted dark chocolate to the filling.
- Creating a mini tiramisu cheesecake by using muffin tins instead of a big pan.
- Trying an alcohol-free recipe by using extra brewed coffee instead of coffee liqueur.
- Substitute vegan cream cheese if you want a vegan cheesecake.
Storage & Make-Ahead Instructions
- Cover the cheesecake with a cling wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 5 days.
- For storing it for a month, you can freeze the cheesecake(whole or slices) and thaw it overnight before you serve it.
- You can prepare this no-bake cheesecake 1 to 2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
How to Serve & Presentation Ideas
- Espresso or strong coffee for a classic tiramisu experience
- Cappuccino or latte for a smoother, creamier pairing
- Hot chocolate if serving to kids or non-coffee drinkers
- Serve as it is, and sprinkle some cocoa powder on top of it.
- Decorate the cheesecake with whipped cream, chocolate, coffee beans, and melted chocolate.
- You can serve this on any occasion or holiday, like Christmas, New Year, Birthdays, anniversaries, or any family or social gathering.
No-Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp / 10 g Instant coffee
- 1 cup / 250 ml warm water
- 200 ml whipping cream
- ½ cup / 100 g Sugar
- 1 cup / 227 g Cream cheese
- 1 cup / 225 g Mascarpone cheese
- 1 tsp / 5 ml vanilla essence
- 10-12 Lady Finger
- 2-3 tbsp / 10 g Cocoa powder
For the base
- 10 Pieces Digestive biscuit
- 4 tbsp / 60 ml Melted butter
Equipments
Instructions
Prepare the Base
- Take out your food processor and grind 10 pieces of digestive biscuits finely.
- Add 4 tablespoons of melted butter to the biscuit grounds and give it a good mix in the food processor. It should take only a few seconds, and you will have your crumbled crust for the base.
- Bring in an 8-inch springform pan and start putting the biscuit and melted butter mixture into it.
- Make sure you spread out the mixture evenly and press it down firmly into the pan to make the crust, and put it in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to let it set properly.
Prepare Coffee Mixture
- Mix 1 cup of warm water with 2 tablespoons of instant coffee in a mixing cup until all the coffee has dissolved.
- Take a flat, deep dish, pour the coffee mixture into it, and set it aside for later.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
- Add whipping cream and ½ cup of sugar into a large mixing bowl and whip it using an electric beater or whisk by hand till you see a soft peak.
- Add 1 cup of Mascarpone cheese, 1 cup of cream cheese, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence to the whipped cream mixture.
- Now, mix well with a whisk or an electric beater.
Assemble and Chill The Cheesecake
- Take out the biscuit crust and layer about half of that cream mixture on top of it.
- Add the lady fingers into the coffee liquid you set aside before, and soak them for about 2 to 3 seconds.
- Take the soaked lady fingers and rest them gently on the whipped cream you layered on top of the crust. Make sure everything is level and break apart a couple of lady fingers if needed, so that they fit into the pan.
- Add the rest of the whipped cream on top of the lady fingers and make sure it’s an even layer.
- Cover the entire pan with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to let it set overnight.
Add Topping, Serve, and Enjoy!
- When you want to serve the dessert, take it out of the fridge, carefully take apart the springform pan, and garnish the cheesecake with cocoa powder.
- Enjoy this beautiful cake with a cup of coffee or tea.
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Recipe FAQs
Can I Make This Without Mascarpone Cheese?
Yes! You can replace mascarpone with full-fat cream cheese. The flavor will be slightly tangier, but the cheesecake will still be creamy and delicious.Â
How Long Should I Chill This Cheesecake?
Chilling this cheesecake overnight is the best way to go, but if you’re in a rush, make sure you chill it for at least 6 hours.
Can I Make This Without Coffee?
Yes, you absolutely can! Just add milk or hot chocolate with some cocoa to the mix to get a coffee-free recipe.
Why Isn’t My Cheesecake Setting Properly?
If your cheesecake isn’t setting properly, it could mean that you overmixed it or haven’t chilled it for long enough. Try keeping it in the freezer for 30 minutes before serving.
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