TIRAMISU CHEESECAKE

Tiramisu is an all time favorite. Cheese Cake is an all time classic. What about a hybrid? Tiramisu-Cheesecake is the answer. I was given this recipe by another foodie who excels in the space I panic ... patisserie. It is simple, doable and adorable. I like to share it.

16 Savoiardi Biscuits - 500 gm Cream Cheese - 250 gm Mascapone - 125 gm Castor Sugar
20 gm Plain Dark Chocolate - 3 Eggs
2 tablespoons Marsala - 4 tablespoons Cold Espresso Coffee

* spray cake tin with oil, then line with non-stick baking paper
* arrange biscuits to line base, sugar side up, brush with cold Espresso
* whisk cream cheese, Mascapone, eggs, sugar, Marsala until smooth
* pour over biscuits, smooth out surface, grate dark chocolate over
* preheat oven to 140C, bake cake x 1 hour till firm
* leave to cool, chill x 1 hour before service
* serve over vanilla custard cream, garnish with mixed berries
* recipe can serve 8-12

For Chocolate Cheesecake fold in melted plain dark chocolate, about 125 gm, into cheese mixture.