TIRAMISU CHEESECAKE DESSERT

Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert image

Tiramisu didn't do it for me until I tried this recipe with its luscious layers of cheesecake. It's one of my favorite desserts to make this time of year. -Christie Nelson, Taylorville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers
5 teaspoons instant coffee granules, divided
3 tablespoons hot water, divided
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup whipped topping
1 tablespoon baking cocoa

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Layer half of the wafers in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons coffee granules in 2 tablespoons hot water; brush 1 tablespoon mixture over wafers. Set remaining mixture aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove half of the filling to another bowl. Dissolve the remaining 3 teaspoons coffee granules in the remaining 1 tablespoon hot water; stir into 1 portion of filling. Spread over wafers., Layer remaining wafers over top; brush with reserved coffee mixture. Spread with remaining filling., Bake 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from dish with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., To serve, spread with whipped topping. Dust with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.