Tiramisu Cheesecake
- 3 pkg Cream Cheese (1package= 8 oz)
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese (sold in containers or
similar to cream cheese)
- 2 Eggs
- 4 Tablespoons Flour
- 4 Tablespoons Coffee Flavored Liqueur or Espresso
- 1 pkg Lady Fingers (package= 12 oz)
- 4 Tablespoons Butter, melted
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350F.
Place a pan or baking dish filled with about an inch of water on the bottom
of oven rack.
Using a food processor or blender, process the package of ladyfingers to
fine crumbs.
In a small bowl, melt the butter or margarine, add 2 tablespoons of the
coffee flavored liqueur or espresso and add the crumbs. Mix to moisten the
crumbs.
Press the crumb mixture into an 8 or 9 inch springform pan.
In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, and sugar until very
smooth.
Add 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur or espresso, and mix.
Add the eggs and the flour and mix on slow speed until just smooth. The
consistency of the mascarpone can vary sometimes making your batter to
thick -- if this is the case add about a teaspoon to a tablespoon of cream.
Be careful not to over mix.
Pour batter into crust and place on the middle rack of the oven.
Bake at 350F for 40 to 45 minutes, or until just set.
Let cool by opening the oven door with the heat off for about 20 minutes.
Let the cake continue to cool and then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or
overnight, before serving.
Enjoy with shaved chocolate or chocolate powdered on top.