Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Almond Chocolate Cheesecake Bliss. A luscious combination of creamy cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, topped with a silky chocolate ganache and sliced almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely ground almonds
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- sliced almonds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the crust: Mix cookie crumbs, ground almonds, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake. Let cool.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, eggs, extracts, and melted chocolate. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until set. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Make the topping: Heat cream, add chocolate chips, and almond extract. Pour over chilled cheesecake. Garnish with almonds.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- This cheesecake is rich and decadent—perfect for special occasions.
- Can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
