DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ALMOND CHEESECAKE

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This cheesecake is easy to make-but it's definitely not easy to wait till the next day to eat it! The recipe is from a friend I used to work with. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

CRUST:
1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafer cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon baking cocoa
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Sliced almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients; reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish. Press remaining crumbs evenly onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan. Chill. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, chocolate and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust., Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes (filling will not be set). Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Gently spread over filling. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake 10 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. Garnish with sliced, toasted almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ahmed Milad
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This recipe is too complicated. I wouldn't recommend it to начинающим пекарям.


Megan Jones
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as pictured.


Nawab Abbasi
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The cheesecake was a bit dense, but the flavor was good.


Eva Seakh
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my chocolate-loving friends loved it.


Sarmad Chaudhary
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I would definitely recommend this cheesecake to anyone who loves chocolate and almond.


Shamim Gamer
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The almond crust added a nice crunch to the cheesecake. It was a great way to balance out the sweetness of the filling.


Md Jamil
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This cheesecake was rich and decadent, but not too heavy. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Lakshan Ravindu
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I love chocolate and almond together, and this cheesecake was the perfect combination of both flavors.


Rasheed Ahmed Pathan
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I will definitely be making it again.


Faila Mbuto
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he absolutely loved it. The chocolate and almond flavors were perfect together.


Marvinedo Obalim
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheesecake was creamy and smooth, with a delicious almond crust. Everyone loved it!


Ekwaingen Deborah
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! It was rich, decadent, and had the perfect balance of chocolate and almond flavors.