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.

Iryna Bondar
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This cheesecake was inedible. I do not recommend it.


Rael Noon
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This cheesecake was so bad, I threw it in the trash.


reil fevallo
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This cheesecake was a disaster. It fell apart when I tried to cut it.


Aniket Hamirani
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I would not recommend this cheesecake. It was a waste of time and money.


Wayne Dawson
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This cheesecake was not as good as I expected. It was a bit bland.


Yousuf Chohan
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The crust was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


Shenu Sineya
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Younus Nangyal
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I would definitely make this cheesecake again. It was so delicious!


Jimmy Fields
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This was the best cheesecake I've ever had! The chocolate and almond flavors were amazing.


Hamza Jeffrey
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family.


Kaleemo LADLA
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This cheesecake was so rich and decadent. I couldn't stop eating it!


Areal Davis
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This cheesecake was amazing! I loved the combination of chocolate and almond flavors. The crust was also perfect.


Daniella Garcia
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The crust was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious. I would recommend using a different crust recipe next time.


ibrah rajab
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a lighter chocolate next time.


Nichelle Jones
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The chocolate and almond flavors were so rich and decadent.


Jay Vairo
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The chocolate and almond flavors were perfect together and the crust was the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Khryssandra Parker
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The almond flavor was a nice touch and the chocolate ganache on top was the perfect finishing touch.


Abubakar Salis
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This cheesecake was a hit! It was rich and decadent, with a perfect balance of chocolate and almond flavors. The crust was also delicious and easy to make.