Luscious Almond Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Luscious Almond Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 40 wafers); 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 cup toasted sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 40 wafers)
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 cup toasted sliced almonds

1
In a bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, almonds and sugar; stir in the butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in extracts. Pour into crust. Place on a
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4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes (leave oven on). Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spoon around edge of cheesecake; carefully spread over filling. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
5
Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

1793

kcal

Calories

144

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 40 wafers), 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Luscious 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.

Luscious Almond Cheesecake

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