Best 3 Luscious Almond Cheesecake Recipes
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our luscious almond cheesecake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This decadent cheesecake features a creamy and velvety almond filling nestled atop a buttery graham cracker crust. The rich almond flavor is perfectly balanced by a hint of lemon zest, creating a delightful harmony in every bite. This recipe includes variations for a classic almond cheesecake, a luscious chocolate almond cheesecake, and a refreshing almond raspberry cheesecake, each offering a unique twist on this timeless dessert.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
LUSCIOUS ALMOND CHEESECAKE
I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years ago. It makes a heavenly cheesecake. My son Tommy has already told me he wants it again for his birthday cake this year. -Brenda Clifford, Overland Park, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, almonds and sugar; stir in the butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in extracts. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes (leave oven on). Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spoon around edge of cheesecake; carefully spread over filling. Bake 5 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., Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
LUSCIOUS ALMOND CHEESECAKE
This is a recipe from a taste of home "cheese baking contest". I made this today for a family renunion and it was very well received and it was quite wonderful, if i do say so myself. enjoy!
Provided by Courtly
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h20m
Yield 14-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine wafers, almonds and sugar; add the butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a ungreased 10 inch springform pan; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extracts; beat just until blended. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes.
- Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over filling. Return to oven for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack; chill overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and remove sides of pan. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.8, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 157.8, Sodium 293.8, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 25.9, Protein 9.9
ALMOND CHEESECAKE
This recipe I got from my daughter-in-law (one smart cook) the first time I visited their new home and have fixed it so many times since. It is so easy and quick that I can whip it up in a blink of an eye and the almond flavoring is super.
Provided by Janet Alexander
Categories Cheesecake
Time 50m
Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300.
- Combine graham crackers crumbs, sugar and butter.
- Press into springform pan.
- Beat cheese until fluffy.
- Gradually beat in milk.
- Add eggs and almond extract.
- Mix well.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 45- 50 minutes.
- Cool and chill.
- Serve plain or with your favorite topping.
- This can be done very quickly and simply by putting crackers, sugar and butter into a food processor.
- Blend for a minute.
- Prepare pan.
- Put cheese and milk in processor, blend.
- Add eggs and flavoring and process until thoroughly blended.
- Pour in pan.
- This whole process takes less than 5 minutes to prepare.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.3, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 169.4, Sodium 402.1, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 39.3, Protein 10.6
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cheesecake. Use real butter, cream cheese, and almond extract. You can also use a combination of mascarpone and cream cheese for a richer cheesecake.
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened. If it's too cold, it will be difficult to mix and will make your cheesecake lumpy. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cheesecake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking. Place the cheesecake in a larger baking dish and fill the outer dish with hot water. Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help the cheesecake to set properly and will make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Luscious Almond Cheesecake is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your guests. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy texture, rich almond flavor, and buttery graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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