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Cheesecakes

Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

Add the crunch of almonds to your cheesecake crust. This rich chocolate almond cheesecake recipe pairs perfectly with the toasted almonds that fill the crust. Try this twist on the classic dessert with a spoonful of whipped cream on top. This chocolate almond cheesecake recipe is without a doubt worthy of showcasing at any special meal with friends and family. Do you love cheesecake? You’ll love HERSHEY’S chocolate cheesecake and chocolate chip pumpkin cheesecake too!

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
1 cheesecake
Prep:
20 Min.
Bake:
1 Hr. 13 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 3 packages
    cream cheese (8 oz), softened
  • 1 1/4 cups
    sugar
  • 1/2 cup
    dairy sour cream
  • 2 Tbsps
    all-purpose flour
  • 3
    eggs
  • 2 tsps
    almond extract
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsps
    sliced almonds (optional)
  • Almond Crumb Crust
  • 3/4 cup
    vanilla wafer crumbs (about 20 wafers, crushed)
  • 1/2 cup
    ground blanched almonds
  • 3 Tbsps
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsps
    butter or margarine, melted
  • Almond Whipped Cream
  • 1/2 cup
    cold whipping cream
  • 2 Tbsps
    powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp
    almond extract
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Oven
Mixing Bowl
Refrigerator
Bowl
Mixer
Measuring Cups
Wire Rack
9-Inch Springfoam Pan

Directions

Almond Crumb Crust: Heat oven to 350°F. Stir together 3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs (about 20 wafers, crushed), 1/2 cup ground blanched almonds and 3 tablespoons sugar in small bowl; stir in 3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine. Press mixture firmly onto bottom and 1/2 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes; cool slightly.

Almond Whipped Cream: Combine 1/2 cup cold whipping cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract in small bowl; beat until stiff. About 1 cup whipped cream.

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