CHOCOLATE-ALMOND CHEESECAKE

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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.

Lina Alaaeldin
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Susan Ouma
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This cheesecake looks so decadent.


Besham Traders
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I'm going to make this cheesecake for my next party.


Stephanie Bee
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I'm not really a fan of cheesecake, but this recipe sounds really good.


Life Lifepubg
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to try it this weekend.


Sk Nayem
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This cheesecake was amazing! I can't wait to make it again.


Ninsiima Hasifa
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


sheila Roe
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I thought this cheesecake was just okay. It wasn't as good as I was expecting.


Arad Farahani
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The crust was a little too thick for my liking.


gliti juste
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste.


soual
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and cheesecake.


Jam Hamza
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This cheesecake is really rich, so a little goes a long way.


black night
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I love the combination of chocolate and almonds in this cheesecake.


Ashik Howlader
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's absolutely delicious.


Fozia Rashid
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly.


19AI_9009_ Faria Afroj
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This was the best cheesecake I've ever had. The crust was perfect and the filling was smooth and creamy.


Abiti Francis
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The flavor of this cheesecake was out of this world! I'll definitely be making it again.


Ganesh Budha
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I've never made cheesecake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Manuel Carrillo
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate, almond, and cheesecake was perfect.