Step 1: Prepare the Crust
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2️⃣ Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until well combined.
3️⃣ Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
4️⃣ Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
5️⃣ In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
6️⃣ Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
7️⃣ Mix in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy whipping cream.
8️⃣ Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.
9️⃣ Mix the cooled espresso into the remaining cheesecake batter until fully combined.
🔟 Pour the coffee-flavored batter over the first layer in the pan.
Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake
1️⃣1️⃣ Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
1️⃣2️⃣ Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
1️⃣3️⃣ Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 4: Prepare the Tiramisu Layer
1️⃣4️⃣ Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
1️⃣5️⃣ In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
1️⃣6️⃣ Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
1️⃣7️⃣ Stir in the espresso and coffee liqueur (if using).
Step 5: Assemble and Garnish
1️⃣8️⃣ Spread the tiramisu layer over the chilled cheesecake.
1️⃣9️⃣ Dust with cocoa powder just before serving.
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