Tiramisu Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache Topping

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Graham Cracker Base Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
Graham Cracker Base Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together Graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
- Add melted unsalted butter to the mixture and stir together until combined.
- Press mixture onto the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Tiramisu Filling Ingredients:
- 3 containers (24oz) Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup coffee flavored liquor
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Tiramisu Filling Instructions:
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and beat until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add sour cream, coffee flavored liquor, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add flour and mix until just combined.
Chocolate Ganache Topping Ingredients:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Chocolate Ganache Topping Instructions:
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate chips in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over simmering water.
- Once the chocolate has melted, remove from heat and add heavy cream. Whisk together until well combined and smooth.
Assembly:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pour the Tiramisu Filling mixture over the cooled Graham Cracker Base.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Let cool to room temperature then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pour the Chocolate Ganache Topping over the chilled cheesecake and spread it evenly on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to allow the ganache to set.
- Serve cold and enjoy!