No bake tiramisu cheesecake brings together the best of two worlds, classic Italian tiramisu and rich, velvety cheesecake. The result is a dessert that’s elegant, indulgent, and refreshingly easy to make. There’s no need to turn on the oven or stress about water baths. This is a chilled dessert that looks impressive and tastes even better.
At the heart of this treat is the unmistakable flavor of tiramisu: espresso-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and a dusting of cocoa powder. But here, that classic structure is reimagined into a cheesecake form. The base is usually made from crushed cookies or ladyfingers, creating a soft, coffee-scented foundation. Then comes the cheesecake layer, a smooth, whipped blend of mascarpone and cream cheese with a hint of sweetness and espresso flavor.
What makes this dessert so enjoyable is its texture. It’s light and mousse-like, but with enough body to hold its shape once chilled. There’s no baking involved, which makes it perfect for warmer months or when you want a crowd-pleasing dessert without extra steps.
This tiramisu cheesecake is perfect for entertaining. You can serve it as a full cake or make it in individual cups or jars for a modern presentation. It can be made a day in advance, which is a huge bonus when planning ahead. A dusting of cocoa powder or some chocolate shavings on top gives it that classic tiramisu finish.
Whether you’re a fan of tiramisu, cheesecake, or both, this dessert brings a new twist that feels familiar yet fresh. It’s a sweet ending that doesn’t overwhelm, making it just right after a long meal. And let’s be honest, anything with coffee and mascarpone is hard to resist.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coffee cooled, strong brewed
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur
- 24 ladyfingers
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and arrange half of them in the bottom of a springform pan.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers and cream cheese mixture.
- Sift the cocoa powder over the top of the cheesecake.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 3 hours, or until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
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I don’t know why people love this. The coffee flavor was too strong for me.
I don’t like coffee much, could you use chocolate instead? Just thinking!
I don’t think chocolate will taste same. It’s a tiramisu, meant to have coffee! But if u like it, go for it.
Chocolate sounds great! I don’t like coffee either. Can’t wait to try this with chocolate instead!
Is this supposed to set? Mine was more like soup. Did I do it wrong? 😕
I don’t trust no bake recipes… I melted my cream cheese instead. Oops! ⭐⭐⭐
This was so rich and delicious! My family loved it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I let it sit for a whole night, but still a bit mushy. Should I have added more cocoa? 😕 ⭐⭐
So good! My kids loved it too, even though they usually hate coffee flavors.
Delicious but I think it needs more coffee flavor. I’ll add an extra shot next time.
I love tiramisu, but this was way too sweet. Maybe less sugar would help?
Wow, this looks absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try it! 😍
Just a thought, but isn’t coffee liqueur too much? Seems like overkill…🤔
Not what I expected…it was too sweet for me. I prefer more bitter desserts.
Yum! I didn’t have coffee liqueur, but used chocolate milk instead. Still great! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Was WAY too sweet for my taste. I think I will reduce sugar next time. ⭐⭐
I tried this and it didn’t set properly! What’s the problem? I followed the recipe!
Easy peasy! I made this for a potluck and it was a hit. Thanks!
I dunno, I thought it was okay, but my friend said it was the best dessert ever! 🤷♂️
I totally agree with your friend! This cheesecake is divine! 😍
Really? I found it kinda bland. Might need more coffee or something. 🤔
Made this for a party and it was gone in minutes! So rich and creamy!
Absolutely loved this recipe! Tastes just like the real deal. 😍
I’m glad you loved it! It’s one of my favorites too. 😊
Super easy to make! I used decaf coffee and it still turned out great 🤗!
Glad to hear it worked out with decaf! Can’t wait to try it myself! 😊
Can you use regular cheese instead of cream cheese? Asking for my cat. ⭐
Yum! I added some chocolate shavings on top for extra flair! Just perfect!
This was super easy to make and tasted delicious! My family loved it. Definitely a keeper!
Yum!! Best cheesecake I’ve ever made, family loved it too! 🍰👌
That’s awesome to hear! I love that it’s a hit with your family. Did you use any toppings?
Wow, this cheesecake is to die for! So easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Great recipe but gotta say it took me way longer than expected, hmm.
I noticed it took me a bit longer too! Maybe it’s just one of those recipes where timing varies. But it’s totally worth it in the end!
I made it and my kids loved it! So easy to prepare. Thanks for sharing! 😊
That’s awesome! I’m glad they enjoyed it! This recipe is a hit! 😊
I tried it too, but it didn’t set for me. Maybe I did something wrong? 🤔
Honestly, I’m not a fan of cheese in desserts. This ain’t for me.
I get what you mean, cheese can be weird in sweets. But this cake might surprise you! Tiramisu is like a whole mood! 🍰
Cheese desserts are just not right! Cheesecake? Nah! What’s next, pizza ice cream??
Yummm!!! 😍 This is my new favorite dessert.
This sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing! 😊
I dunno, coffee in a dessert? Isn’t that kinda weird? I mean, what if it tastes bad?
This was pretty easy to make, my kids helped me dip the ladyfingers. Fun! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This sounds fun! I can’t wait to try it with my kids too! Maybe I’ll add a bit of chocolate on top for extra sweetness! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Isn’t tiramisu supposed to be baked?? Not sure about this recipe.
Love tiramisu! But why put liqueur? I use only coffee.
This look good but I can’t eat dairy…
No point
Horrible. It just didn’t set properly and was all runny. Never again.
Isn’t tiramisu supposed to have eggs? I don’t get how this works without them. Skeptical.
You might be right about the eggs, but this no-bake version is pretty good too! It’s just a different take on the classic.
Is there a way to make this without ladyfingers? Like graham crackers? Just wondering.
Is this even real? Cheese in dessert? And no bake? Im confused but I guess it could work. ⭐
I actually forgot to add the coffee liqueur but it still turned out great! Who needs the alcohol anyway? 😅 ⭐⭐⭐
This was soooo good! My family loved it. Super easy to make too! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I don’t know, the cream cheese part was weird. I thought it was gonna be like normal tiramisu but it tasted different. Not my fav. ⭐⭐
I totally get it! The cream cheese can be a bit different for a tiramisu lover, but I thought it added a nice twist. Maybe give it another shot with flavored cream cheese? ⭐⭐⭐
Lol, I thought ladyfingers were actual fingers at first. But this cheesecake tasted amazing. 4 stars for me! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is legit the best dessert I’ve ever made! So simple, and I can’t believe it has no baking. I added a sprinkle of chocolate on top too! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The layering is so satisfying. I dipped the ladyfingers for like 2 seconds each—learned the hard way not to soak too long!
Who knew ladyfingers would work like that? My attempt was a disaster tho, lol.
Not the best, but okay. I like my coffee strong, and this was a bit wimpy in flavor. 😕
This was fantastic! I made it for my family and they devoured it. Will make again for sure!
I’m glad to hear that! Tiramisu is one of my favorites too, but I never tried it like this. I gotta give it a go! 🍰
I never thought I could make cheesecake without baking! Thanks for the easy recipe! 🍰
This turned out SO good—super creamy and the coffee flavor is perfect. I didn’t even miss the baking part. Will make again for sure!
I’m skeptical about no-bake cheesecakes always holding shape… but wow, mine did. I chilled it overnight and it was perfect for slicing.
Too much cocoa on top for my taste. Next time I’ll do half as much, but the filling was legit.
Yummy!! Just make sure you chill it long enough. I couldn’t wait and it was still a bit soft. 😋
Kinda mid. The texture was good, but my coffee mixture tasted a little strong and metallic (maybe my coffee?).
Used decaf coffee + hazelnut liqueur and it was honestly delicious. The ladyfingers soaked just right (not mushy).
LOVE THIS! Perfect for summer, no oven needed! My friends cant stop asking for the recipe!
It was too sweet! I think I would cut down the sugar next time. Maybe use less cream too?
Is this even a tiramisu? There’s no baking involved! I thought it was supposed to be baked.
I followed the steps exactly and it still felt kinda bland. I think 1/4 cup coffee liqueur might need to be more? Not sure.
I feel you—if it tastes bland, it’s probably not the steps but the flavor strength. Your brewed coffee is doing a lot of work, so if it was even a little weak or watery, the whole thing can come out mild. Try using very strong coffee (almost espresso strength) and making sure the liqueur isn’t old or stale.
Hmmm… I followed it once and it was kinda flat too. I ended up adding a splash more coffee liqueur and also more cocoa on top (like 3 tbsp) and it helped a lot. You don’t have to dump a lot more though—just add a little and taste the coffee mixture before dipping.
I don’t have a springform pan so I used a regular dish. It came out fine but getting clean slices was impossible, lol.
No springform? You’re brave lol. I feel like it won’t set right in a normal pan, but if yours came out “fine” then maybe the chill time matters more than the pan. Still… how did you clean the knife? I can never get it neat.
I did the same thing with a regular dish once—totally agree, slices were a mess 😂 Still tasted amazing though. I just cut it right from the center and scooped the rest.
Really nice idea, but mine didn’t set as firmly as I wanted after 3 hours. Probably my cream wasn’t whipped enough—still tasted great though.
Wow. No-bake tiramisu cheesecake is now my whole personality. 10/10.