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Luscious Almond Cheesecake Recipe

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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

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Luscious Almond Cheesecake Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + chilling

Yield: 14-16 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 40 wafers)
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 cup toasted sliced almonds

Directions

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. Yield: 14-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 329 calories, 20 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Luscious Almond Cheesecake in Taste of Home April/May 1995, p25

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Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2011 by oneperfectpup

The first time I tried making a cheesecake I made this one. It was easy & very delicious!!! I have made 3 of them since.

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by Morinstoltz

This was awesome! This was my first cheesecake. The crust was so crunchy and had a wonderful buttery/almond taste.

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by mamamyrtle

To me is sweet but is not too sweet and is so dense and rich my family love it so I am going to make it again!

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by rainsome

I keep a book of all recipes I've tried and give them a rating so that I will know whether to make it again or not. This recipe got a 5 star rating - it was great!

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2010 by AStum

My first cheesecake ever and it turned out fantastic. My husband was very pleased and is limiting who he shares it with.

Reviewed on May. 02, 2010 by gbpmom

This is the best cheesecake that I have ever made. I took it to a pot luck at work & was told that it was the best thing on the table of about 50 items.

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by vamanchef

My wife is the cheesecake maker in our family and I asked her to make this one for me during the holidays. We served it at a family get-together and it was a big hit.