CHOCOLATE-MARBLED ALMOND CHEESECAKE

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This rich, dark chocolate-marbled cheesecake with an almond crust was meant for lovers of chocolate .

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pkg (2 ounces) (1/2) cup blanched almonds, finely chopped
2 c sugar
4 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 c sour cream
4 eggs
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
1 pkg (12 ounces) (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
OREO COOKIE CRUST
1-1/2 c oreo cookie crumbs
1 c chopped almonds, toasted if desired
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Lightly butter 9 inch springform pan; press almonds firmly on bottom of pan. Set aside.
  • 2. Combine sugar and cream cheese in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, until creamy, (3 to 4 minutes). Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (1 to 2 minutes). Add all remaining ingredients except chocolate chips ; continue beating until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Gently stir in melted chocolate chips by hand, swirling chocolate throughout batter for marbled effect.
  • 3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 65 to 75 minutes or until just set. Turn off oven; leave cheesecake in oven for 2 hours. Loosen sides of cheesecake from pan by running knife around inside of pan. Cool completely. Cover, refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Store refrigerated.
  • 4. If you prefer you can use an Oreo Cookie Crust: Combine Oreo cookie crumbs, almonds, butter and sugar and mix well. Press mixture onto bottom of pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. and then proceed with the filling.

Unik Thapa
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I'm going to make this cheesecake for my next dinner party.


Hailu Guemassa
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but I'm going to give this recipe a shot.


Dosa Ahmed
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm up for the challenge.


Khalil Jameel
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to see what I can find.


Yasin Yosefi
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this recipe has me intrigued.


Md Sagor Huseen
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This cheesecake looks amazing! I'm definitely going to give it a try.


Catrina Winston
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I can't wait to try this recipe at home.


Radwan kaddour
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This cheesecake is a must-try for chocolate and almond lovers!


Allah Mohan
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Overall, I really enjoyed this cheesecake and would definitely make it again.


Bonita Dwyer
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the springform pan, but other than that, it was a great recipe.


Gaming Joker YT 968
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The cheesecake was a bit difficult to make, but it was worth the effort.


Mike Lemus
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I found the cheesecake to be a bit too sweet for my taste, but my friends loved it.


Eric Fulton
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This cheesecake is definitely not for the faint of heart. It's very rich and decadent.


Sonia Demyers
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I love the almond crust. It was the perfect complement to the chocolate cheesecake filling.


Tuba Ashfaq
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The chocolate marbling was beautiful and added a nice touch of elegance to the cheesecake.


M Junaid Ujjan
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The cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party!


Shaniii Write
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This cheesecake was incredibly rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of chocolate and almond flavors.