Best 12 Cherry Cheesecake With Chocolate Almond Crust Recipes

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Cherry cheesecake with a chocolate almond crust is a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of cherries, the richness of chocolate, and the nutty flavor of almonds. This classic cheesecake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create this delicious treat in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-ALMOND CHEESECAKE



Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups crushed chocolate graham crackers or wafers
1/2 cup sliced almonds
7 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sliced almonds
5 tablespoons butter, room temperature
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, such as Fage, room temperature
2 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
Powdered sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • Special equipment: a 9-inch springform pan
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Add the chocolate graham crackers and the almonds to a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Add the butter and salt and process to the consistency of wet sand. Press the crust into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and almonds. Using your fingers, work in the butter until the mixture has the texture of a crumble topping. Set aside.
  • For the filling: Place the cream cheese, sugar and yogurt in a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed with a rubber spatula. Add the eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract and salt; beat another minute on medium. Reduce the speed to low and beat in the chocolate until combined. Pour the filling over the crust and sprinkle evenly with the crumble topping.
  • Bake until the center of the cake is just set, 45 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
  • Serve cold, with a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY CHEESECAKE



Chocolate-Cherry Cheesecake image

Get ready for the "wow factor" when you bring out this beautiful dessert. Looks like it took hours to make, but you can be busy with other things while it's baking and chilling.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, combine crust ingredients; mix well. Press in bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 10-inch springform pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sugar and almond extract until smooth. Add 1/2 cup whipping cream; blend well.
  • Spoon 3 1/2 cups cream cheese mixture into crust-lined pan, spreading evenly. Carefully spoon 1 cup pie filling evenly over cream cheese layer (reserve remaining pie filling for topping). Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture evenly over pie filling.
  • Bake 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until center is set. Cool in pan on wire rack 1 hour.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup whipping cream to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted.
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Remove side of pan. Place cheesecake on paper-lined cookie sheet. Spread glaze over cooled cheesecake, allowing some to flow down side. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Serve topped with remaining pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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My love for chocolate-covered cherries inspired this fun and fancy cheesecake that's perfect for Christmas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 32 wafers)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
CHEESECAKE:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained, rinsed and quartered
1/2 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening, divided
1/2 ounce white baking chocolate

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chocolate crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla. Gently fold in cherries and pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until 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. , In a microwave, melt the semisweet chocolate, butter and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Cool for 2 minutes; pour over cheesecake. Spread over the top and let it run down the sides. Cool. , In a small saucepan, melt white chocolate and remaining shortening. Drizzle over the top. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

NO-BAKE CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



No-Bake Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate graham cracker crumbs, packed brown sugar, butter, salt, cream cheese, vanilla extract, heavy whipping cream, white sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cherry pie filling

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
⅛ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 pinch salt
16 oz cream cheese, 2 packages
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pt heavy whipping cream
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
21 oz cherry pie filling, 1 can

Steps:

  • In a bowl, thoroughly mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, salt, and butter. Press evenly into a springform pan. Chill.
  • In a medium bowl, place cream cheese and beat with hand beaters until smooth. Gently pour in cream, adding gradually while stirring, until it's fully incorporated.
  • Add sugar, vanilla, and salt, then beat until very smooth. Don't forget to scrape the sides. Gradually add cocoa powder into the smooth cream-cheese mixture and beat on medium speed until it's fully incorporated.
  • Pour onto chilled crust and smooth out the top. Freeze for 3 hours or refrigerate overnight. Before serving, pour pie filling over the cheesecake.
  • Enjoy!

CHERRY CHEESECAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ALMOND CRUST



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Cherry     Almond     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 1 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 22

For chocolate-almond crust
3/4 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted lightly
20 thin chocolate wafer cookies
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
For cherry topping
3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon water
3 cups pitted picked-over fresh tart cherries (about 2 pints)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
For cheese filling
two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
an 8-ounce container sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup cherry juice reserved from making topping

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In a food processor pulse almonds until ground. Add chocolate wafer cookies and grind fine. Add butter, sugar, almond extract, and salt and pulse until combined well. Transfer mixture to a 9-inch springform pan and press evenly onto bottom and 1 inch up side. Bake crust in middle of oven 10 minutes and transfer to a rack to cool. Crust may be made 3 days ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.
  • Make topping:
  • In a very small bowl sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand about 1 minute to soften. In a heavy saucepan bring cherries, sugar, and lemon juice to a boil, stirring. Remove pan from heat and reserve 1/2 cup juice for filling. To mixture remaining in pan add gelatin mixture and almond extract and stir until gelatin is dissolved.
  • Make filling:
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and add eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in sour cream, vanilla, and reserved cherry juice until combined well.
  • Pour filling into crust and bake in middle of oven 50 minutes. (Cake will not be set in center but will set as it cools.) Transfer cake in pan to a rack to cool completely. Chill cake, loosely covered, 1 hour. Remove side of pan and transfer cake to a plate. Spread topping evenly over cake. Chill cake, loosely covered, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND MARBLE CHEESECAKE



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Almond flavored cheesecake with bittersweet chocolate swirled through for a marbled effect.

Provided by Steve DeGroof

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
½ cup finely chopped almonds
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, almonds, 1/4 cup sugar and melted butter. Mix well. Press into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10 inch springform pan.
  • In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Fold in the almond extract and sour cream. Pour 1 1/2 cups of the filling into a smaller bowl. Stir the melted chocolate into the smaller bowl, then fold loosely back into plain filling. Pour into crust. With the tip of a knife, swirl the filling to create a marbled effect.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Turn off oven and let cake cool in oven for 1 hour, with the door closed. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 274 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

NO-BAKE CHERRY CHEESECAKE WITH ALMONDS



No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake with Almonds image

Make this No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake with Almonds for a special occasion. Toasted almonds and cherry pie filling give this creamy No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake with Almonds its wonderful aroma and texture.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted, divided
1 ready-to-use vanilla wafer crumb crust (6 oz.)
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate, melted
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Reserve 1 Tbsp. nuts; sprinkle remaining onto bottom of crust. Mix next 4 ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP.
  • Spoon into crust.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours. Serve topped with pie filling and reserved nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE



Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake image

A wonderful combination of cherries and chocolate in a rich cheese cake. The glaze on this cheese cake is ganache, one of the easiest and prettiest finishes for cake and cools to a beautiful seamless gloss. You can buy chocolate cookie crumbs in the bakery aisle or crush your own chocolate wafers for the crust.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whipping cream
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl; press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 10 inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add sugar and almond extract; beat until smooth.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the whipping cream; blend well.
  • Spoon 3 1/2 cups of the cream cheese mixture into the crust lined pan, spreading evenly.
  • Carefully spread 1 cup of the pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer; reserve the remaining pie filling for the topping.
  • Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over the pie filling layer.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is set.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack for 1 hour.
  • Bring the other 1/2 cup of whipping cream to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  • Remove the sides of the springform pan.
  • Place cheesecake on the paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Spread the chocolate glaze evenly over the top of the cheesecake allowing some of the glaze to run down the sides.
  • Chill for at least 3 hours or over night.
  • Serve topped with the remaining pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.2, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 148, Sodium 306.5, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.3, Protein 8

CHERRY ALMOND CHEESECAKE



Cherry Almond Cheesecake image

Cherry marbling and topping bring a holiday look to this lovely dessert. Its graham cracker crust includes ground almonds, which give it a crunchy texture. The nutty flavor complements the cream cheese filling nicely.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup ground almonds
1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 6 squares)
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine almonds and cracker crumbs; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add eggs, beat on low just until combined. Pour into prepared crust., Refrigerate 1/2 cup pie filling for garnish. Drop remaining pie filling by teaspoonfuls onto cream cheese mixture; cut through batter with a knife to swirl the filling. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until 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. Chill overnight. Remove sides of pan. Cut cheesecake into slices; garnish with reserved pie filling. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHERRY-ALMOND CHEESECAKE



Cherry-Almond Cheesecake image

Break out the almond extract! This dreamy cherry cheesecake just wouldn't be the same without its heavenly aroma.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (21.4 oz.) JELL-O No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Dessert
2 Tbsp. sugar
5 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1/8 tsp. almond extract

Steps:

  • Stir Crust Mix, sugar and margarine in 9-inch pie plate until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press crumb mixture firmly against side of pie plate, using measuring cup or large spoon. Then, press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of pie plate.
  • Pour milk into medium bowl. Add Filling Mix and almond extract. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 sec. Beat on medium speed 3 min. (Filling will be thick.) Spoon into crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Squeeze Fruit Topping from pouch onto cheesecake; gently spread to evenly cover top of cheesecake. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 29 g, Protein 3 g

MINI ALMOND CHEESECAKES WITH CHERRY FLAVORED FILLED DELIGHTFULLS™



Mini Almond Cheesecakes with Cherry Flavored Filled DelightFulls™ image

These clever three-bite cheesecakes have the easiest crust imaginable and are loaded with the blissful flavor pairing of almond, cherry and chocolate.

Provided by Nestle Toll House

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Nestle® Toll House®

Time 1h28m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

36 each 2-inch foil baking cups
36 wafers vanilla wafers
1 ½ cups NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Delightfulls Cherry Flavored Morsels, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs large eggs
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place 36 2-inch foil bake cups on baking sheet(s) with sides. Place one vanilla wafer, flat-side down, on bottom of each cup. Place 4 DelightFulls morsels on top of each wafer. Set aside remaining DelightFulls morsels.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and flour in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs and almond extract; beat well. Spoon or scoop heaping tablespoon of cream cheese mixture into each bake cup.
  • Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until just set and not browned. Remove from oven to wire rack. Let cool 10 minutes. Top each cheesecake with 3 to 4 of remaining DelightFulls morsels. Morsels will soften but will retain shape. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, leave in foil cups or peel away foil and place in paper liners.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 62.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

ALMOND CRUSTED CHERRY CHEESECAKE!



Almond Crusted Cherry Cheesecake! image

This is so yummy....a crunchy, almond crust, sweet cream cheese, whipped cream, and cherries!! Also all the sugar can be subbed for Splenda for a guilt-free treat! Also, this can be made a day in advance so you don't have to rush to make a fancy dessert for your guests!

Provided by Gods_sugarcookie

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 pieces, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces slivered almonds
4 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) container whipping cream
2 1/2 cups sugar
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 (15 ounce) cans no-sugar-added cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • FOR THE CRUST:.
  • Finely grind the almonds. Spray a 9x13-inch glass dish (to look pretty, it doesn't have to be glass though).
  • Melt the margarine and combine it, the almonds, and the 1/2 cup brown sugar in the bottom of the pan. Press the mixture over entire bottom of the pan evenly, using a flat butter knife and gently patting and pushing.
  • Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minute. Let cool completely. (about 2-3 hours).
  • FOR THE FILLING:.
  • Whip cream until peaks form and fold in 1 cup white sugar till dissolved.
  • In a separate bowl beat cream cheese until light and fluffy and mix in 1 1/2 cups sugar. Add the 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Lightly blend whipped cream and cream cheese.
  • Spread mixture over cooled crust and spread cherry pie filling on top.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1382.8, Fat 89.7, SaturatedFat 35.7, Cholesterol 186.9, Sodium 384.1, Carbohydrate 135.9, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 118.7, Protein 19.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries. Fresh cherries have a better flavor and texture than frozen or canned cherries.
  • Pit the cherries. You can use a cherry pitter or a knife to remove the pits from the cherries.
  • Don't overmix the cheesecake batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cheesecake tough.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set properly.

Conclusion:

This cherry cheesecake with chocolate almond crust is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with your friends and family. With its creamy cheesecake filling, sweet cherry topping, and chocolate almond crust, this cheesecake is a flavor explosion that will satisfy any sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cherry cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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