Double Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

Name: Double Chocolate Almond Cheesecake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 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, lightly beaten; TOPPING:; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon baking cocoa; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; Sliced almonds, toasted, optional

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

Ingredients

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, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon baking cocoa
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Sliced almonds, toasted, optional

Directions

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

1 piece: 315 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Almond Cheesecake in Sweet and Scrumptious Chocolate Released to WEB

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johnlkane

Mar 27, 2016

Absolutely magnificent. Nothing gets wasted with this chocolate delight.
pajamaangel

Dec 31, 2014

This is a very rich tasting dessert. I had difficulty cutting through the cookie crust, but I'm not sure if that has to do with having to use gluten free cookies or not. That was my only issue with the recipe.
gene labelle

Feb 28, 2014

Great recipe by the book
Italy04

Jun 26, 2012

Made exactly as described but replaced the almond with vanilla. Served with homemade rasp coulis. AMAZING!
lyonflying

May 20, 2011

About the expensive chocolate wafers, I buy Oreos, unscrew them and scrape out the filling. Lots of recipes call for the whole cookie but I prefer to remove it.
lyonflying

May 20, 2011

About the expensive chocolate wafers, I buy Oreos, unscrew them and scrape out the filling. Lots of recipes call for the whole cookie but I prefer to remove it.
AutumnStar033

May 8, 2011

I have standing orders for this cheesecake, last Christmas I made 6 just for the neighbors, and 6 more for the family to take back to their homes. not sure but I think they liked it :)
polkalady

Jul 28, 2010

this recipe is easy to prepare. I made this for a retirement party at work and I did not take any home. That was a good sign that the cake was delicious! I will make it again for other luncheons we have.
cathyaz

Jul 27, 2010

This cake was delicious even tho I used vanilla wafers for the crust, ( chocolate wafers , when I finally found them were too pricey, almost $5 pkg.)
lindsmonster

Jul 11, 2010

Very rich, a little goes a long way. Got high reviews from all our friends.