Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds; 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate morsels, melted; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3/4 cup sour cream; 2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate morsels; 2 tablespoons shortening; Garnish: slivered almonds

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup sour cream
2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate morsels
2 tablespoons shortening
Garnish: slivered almonds

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; firmly press crumb mixture evenly into bottom and up sides of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.
2
Beat cream cheese at high speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar and flour, mixing well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate and almond extract; beat until well blended. Stir in sour cream, blending well. Pour into prepared crust.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 225u00b0; bake 1 hour or until cheesecake is almost set. Turn oven off, and partially open door; leave cake in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven; cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Run a knife around edge of pan, and release sides.
4
Place chocolate morsels and shortening in top of a double boiler; place over simmering water, and cook until chocolate melts, stirring often. Spoon glaze over cheesecake. Garnish, if desired. Store in refrigerator.
5
Tip: Dip knife into hot water for easier cutting.

2699

kcal

Calories

167

Fat

261

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup butter, melted, 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake

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