CHERRY ALMOND CHEESECAKE

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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.

Sannah Vai
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This cheesecake was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Sabrina Ritu
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Mahmood Ayyaz
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This cheesecake was amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the cheesecake was so smooth and creamy.


Marvin Felder
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The cheesecake was good, but I think I would have liked it better with a different topping.


Yolanda Farrell
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This cheesecake was delicious! The cherry almond topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Anthony LaCluyse
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was nice and crispy and the cheesecake was creamy.


Hakeem Musa
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This cheesecake was amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the cheesecake was so smooth and creamy. The cherry almond topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Kawsar Hossain
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The cheesecake was good, but the crust was a bit too thick for my taste.


Dustin Randall
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was perfect and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Harrison Dean
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was nice and crispy and the cheesecake was creamy.


Ahmed Mamun
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This cheesecake is so delicious! The cherry almond topping is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Esmeralda Dominguez
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The crust was nice and crispy, the cheesecake was creamy and not too sweet, and the cherry almond topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Lisa Gee
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was perfectly golden brown and the cheesecake was smooth and creamy. The cherry almond topping was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall this is a great recipe.


SO SWEET SWEETY
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cheesecake is so creamy and flavorful, and the cherry almond topping is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Emily Friedman
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This cherry almond cheesecake is a delightful treat! The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine. The crust is buttery and flaky, the cheesecake is smooth and creamy, and the cherry almond topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly