Chocolate Almond Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Almond Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1
In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; chill.
2
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon extract and remaining cocoa. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
3
Pour into crust. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45-50 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.
4
In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining extract; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over cheesecake. Sprinkle with almonds. Store in refrigerator.

1279

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 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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