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TIRAMISU CHEESECAKE

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Layer remaining wafers over top; brush with reserved coffee mixture. Spread with remaining filling.
4. 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.
5. To serve, spread with whipped topping. Dust with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 536 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.