No-bake Tia Maria cheesecake. This boozy, rich and creamy cheesecake with caramel glaze topping is perfect for all holiday occasions. It's easy to make too!
Well folks it's time for this years delicious and decadent Christmas cheesecake recipe.
This year it's a sumptious no-bake Tia Maria Cheesecake.
You know Christmas Day dinner in our household would not be complete unless it was finished off with a cheesecake.
We're particularly fond of our boozy cheesecakes.
I mean you remember the Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake don't you?
You've probably guessed by now that this is an adults-only cheesecake recipe.
Sure you could remove the Tia Maria from the recipe and you would still have an excellent creamy cheesecake with a tasty sweet caramel glaze topping.
But I guarantee it wouldn't be the same!
I'm making no apologies for this boozy dessert. It is Christmas after all.
However, if you're looking for a Christmas cheesecake that's suitable for kids or booze free then do check through the list of those I've put below.
There's sure to be some more kid friendly there!
This is also an indulgent recipe.
I'm not going to make any apologies for that either. Ha ha!
Normally I use low fat / lower fat ingredients for the biscuit base or the cream cheese and cream filling parts of my cheesecakes, but not here.
Nope, I decided to go for full fat options instead!
My reason for that is because using full fat ingredients means this Tia Maria cheesecake takes less time to set.
Also, if you're making this for Christmas Day quite often you'll be pushed for time. So that's why!
If you have more time and wish to reduce the overall calorific and fat content then by all means substitute for lower fat ingredients.
This is a cheesecake recipe that's suitable for all year round and not just Christmas.
Just beware you will need to leave more time for the cheesecake to set. Most definitely overnight.
After all that I've said above, if you're looking for a liqueur enthused luscious, velvety textured Tia Maria cheesecake with a sweet and sticky topping, then you've come to the right place!!
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This is the deep round cake tin with loose base that I use in the making of this cheesecake and many of my other cheesecakes too.
It's easy to push the base up slowly keeping the shape of the cheesecake with this cake tin. When you're removing it prior to serving.
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No-Bake Tia Maria Cheesecake Recipe
Enjoy this no-bake Tia Maria cheesecake sensibly!
In other words it's best shared. Although tempting as it is to devour it all by yourself!
Also, if you cannot get Tia Maria you could substitute with a similar coffee liqueur.
If there’s any Tia Maria cheesecake left you can freeze it. I find it’s best to cut the cheescake up into individual slices and keep them in individual airtight containers.
I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
No-Bake Tia Maria Cheesecake Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
Cheesecake Base: -
- 80 g butter
- 180 g digestive biscuits crushed*
Cheesecake Filling: -
- 400 g cream cheese
- 40 ml Tia Maria or similar coffee liqueur
- 50 g icing sugar
- 300 ml double cream whipped
- 75 g grated dark chocolate
Caramel Glaze Topping: -
- 55 g unsalted butter
- 55 g light brown soft sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 70 ml double cream
Instructions
Cheesecake Base: -
- Grease the bottom and sides of a 20cm loose bottomed cake tin.
- Melt the butter in a pan and add the crushed digestive biscuits. Mix well until the biscuits have absorbed all the butter.
- Remove pan from heat and press the biscuit crumbs into the bottom of the cake tin. Chill in the refrigerator and allow to set for one hour.
Cheesecake Filling: -
- Lightly whip the cream cheese then beat in the Tia Maria and icing sugar. Fold in the whipped cream and grated chocolate. Spoon the filling over the biscuit base and smooth the top of the cheesecake with a palette knife or metal spoon.
- Place the cheesecake into the fridge to chill for 4 to 6 hours. If you can make this the day before and chill overnight, then even better.
Caramel Glaze Topping: -
- Place the butter, sugar, salt and cream into a small saucepan.
- Heat the saucepan gently, over a low heat, stirring continuously until the sauce has thickened and changed colour, about 2 minutes.
- Allow the glaze to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Before serving the cheesecake remove from fridge for 10 minutes or so to allow the cheesecake to return to room temperature. To remove it from the tin, place the base on top of a can, and gradually pull the sides of the tin down. Slip the cake onto a serving plate, removing the lining paper and base. Pour over the cooled glaze, cut into 8 slices and serve.
David @ Spiced
So this cheesecake sounds delicious, Neil! However, I must admit that it made me stop and pause for a moment. I haven't had Tia Maria since a very bad night my first year in college. It was the first (and I think only) time I've ever gotten sick from drinking. Haha! With that said, I might be able to go back for a small bite. Or I might just sub in another type of liquor! Either way, this is the perfect Christmas dessert!
Have fun this weekend in Dundee. I love that you guys still do this trip each year. That's awesome!!
Neil
Ha ha. Oh dear David, I've sorry that Tia Maria brings back those memories from your first year in college. But Tia Maria really isn't designed for that sort of drinking. But we were all guilty of that in college weren't we? I think you should put those days behind you and embrace a piece of this Tia Maria cheesecake. With Tia Maria in. It's the only cure!
Ben @ Havocinthekitchen
I’ve never tried (Nor heard) of Tia Maria liquor, but as a huge lover for coffee flavoured liquors, this recipe is right up my alley! So delightful and rich. Probably, you can go the extra mile next time, and make the caramel drizzle with the liquor, too (I’ve made Irish cream caramel for a couple of times, and it turned sinfully good!) Either way, love this delightful dessert!
Neil
Thanks Ben! I like the idea of that caramel glaze made with Irish cream caramel. If someone is kind enough to buy me a bottle of that for Christmas, then I might just try that on the next batch of this cheesecake I make! (Hint Hint! 😉 )
Matt - Total Feasts
I’ve been looking forward to reading about this when you mentioned it in an earlier post. I love a good cheesecake, and this sounds delicious!
Neil
Thanks Matt! You can't beat a good cheesecake. Especially at this time of year! 😀
Shannon
WOW!!!! This cheesecake is making me want dessert ASAP! Absolutely love everything about this lovely recipe! I totally support going full fat, sugar, etc. And caramel glaze is ALWAYS a good idea. I need to try all of your cheesecakes, that Lemon Crunch Cheesecake is just the sort of thing I could devour in one sitting. ?
Neil
Glad you like my cheesecakes Shannon. 🙂
Yes this cheesecake deserved all the full fat stuff to make it. After all, what's Christmas without a little bit of indulgence after all? 🙂
Ron
Neil, I'm all about a full fat boozy indulgent desserts and your Tia Maria cheesecake looks to fill my indulgent holiday dessert needs. I love Tia Maria and always have it at some point during the holidays. Usually in a creamy latte on Christmas morning. Maybe I'll just have to have a coffee with Tia Maria and a slice of your Tia Maria cheesecake. Have a Happy Christmas over your way and enjoy your ll earned break.
Neil
Some seem to like Tia Maria Ron, and some don't. But I'm glad that you do. And even more glad that you also enjoy it in a creamy latte on Christmas morning! You'll understand then too just how amazing this Tia Maria cheesecake actually tastes. Happy Christmas!
sherry
this sounds delicious Neil and nice and easy too. no apologies ever needed for using full fat cream cheese etc. what's the point otherwise? a dessert is meant to be a luscious thing indeed. cheers sherry
Neil
Exactly Sherry! This is the time of year to enjoy such an amazing full fat luscious cheescake isn't it? Thank you!
Laura
Neil - I love this recipe! You had me at “boozy” to be honest and I always love a good no-bake cheesecake recipe! This looks and sounds amazing! And I like your Cheesecake - on - Christmas tradition! This one’s definitely a keeper! Will Pin!
Neil
Awesome! Thanks so much Laura. Yes, we love our traditional cheesecake on Christmas Day. We always save it for later in the day though as we're usually so stuffed after our Christmas dinner. Ha ha! 😆
Katerina
You had me at boozy, rich and creamy, Neil!I have to check out your recipe for the Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake too, sounds delicious as well. Happy nearly New Year!
Neil
Thanks Katerina! 🙂
Both this Tia Maria Cheesecake and that Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake are ideal for seeing in the New Year. Both being full of booze. 😆
I hope you have a great New Year too!
2pots2cook
Everything with coffe works for me! So, yes, please! 🙂 Enjoy your trip!
Neil
Thank you! 🙂
Michelle
What a great no-bake dessert, Neil! Love how simple it is to whip up!
Neil
Thank you Michelle. This is always a really popular one at this time of year. 🙂