Ingredients
- 35 chocolate creme cookies
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 12 ladyfinger biscuits
- ½ cup strong black coffee
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a springform pan.
- Prepare the crust by grinding cookies with melted butter, then press into the pan and bake for 7–8 minutes. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese, mascarpone, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Gradually add eggs and mix on low speed.
- Fold in heavy cream, sour cream, and cornstarch until smooth without overmixing.
- Assemble by pouring half the batter over the crust, layer soaked ladyfingers on top, then pour remaining batter.
- Bake in a water bath at 320°F (160°C) for about 80 minutes until edges are firm but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature for 15 minutes before refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Use a hot knife to slice the cheesecake cleanly after chilling. For added flavor, consider infusing the coffee with a hint of vanilla or cinnamon before dipping the ladyfingers.
