Cold Brew Coffee Cheesecake with Ladyfingers and Cocoa Dust Recipe
This Coffee Cheesecake combines a rich, creamy cream cheese mixture infused with cold brew coffee and vanilla, layered over a buttery graham cracker or biscotti crust with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creating a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for coffee lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed biscotti
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold brew coffee, strongly brewed (divided)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Assembly
- 12 pieces ladyfingers, cut in half
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs or crushed biscotti with melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the crust to set.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Incorporate the vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of the cold brew coffee into the cream cheese mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain a light and airy texture.
- Layer the Ladyfingers: Briefly dip each halved ladyfinger into the remaining 1/2 cup of cold brew coffee, ensuring they absorb the liquid without becoming soggy. Arrange the dipped ladyfingers evenly over the set crust in the springform pan.
- Add the Cheesecake Mixture: Spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over the layer of ladyfingers, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill the Cheesecake: Cover the pan and refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm and set.
- Finish and Serve: Before serving, dust the top of the cheesecake evenly with unsweetened cocoa powder. Slice into portions and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- The crust can be made with either graham crackers or biscotti for varying texture and flavor.
- Use strongly brewed cold brew coffee for the best coffee flavor infusion.
- Be careful not to soak the ladyfingers too long to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- For a firmer cheesecake, refrigerate overnight.
- This no-bake cheesecake is ideal for warm weather.
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