Luscious Almond Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients: Crust:
1 1/2 c vanilla wafers, crushed
3/4 c almonds, finely chopped
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c butter, melted
Filling:
32 oz cream cheese, softened (4 pkgs)
1 1/4 c sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla
Topping:
2 c sour cream (16oz)
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
toasted almonds for garnish (optional)
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Directions:Preheat oven to 350
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" 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 onto crust.
Bake for 50-55 mins or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven, let stand 5 mins.
Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spooning carefully on top of cake to edges of pan. Bake 5 mins longer.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 mins. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen. Cool for additional hour. Refrigerate overnight.
Garnish before serving if desired.
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Servings:14-16 |
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Time:1 1/2 hours + chill time |
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Notes: One of my favorites. Cake has a creamy texture more so than traditional cheesecakes (NewYork style). But the flavor is sooo good!
Original recipe from taste of home.
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