Chocolate Almond Marble Cheesecake

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Almond flavored cheesecake with bittersweet chocolate swirled through for a marbled effect.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 to 10 - inch springform pan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

  • ½ cup finely chopped almonds

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream, room temperature

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, almonds, 1/4 cup sugar and melted butter. Mix well. Press into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 10 inch springform pan.

  2. In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.

  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Fold in the almond extract and sour cream. Pour 1 1/2 cups of the filling into a smaller bowl. Stir the melted chocolate into the smaller bowl, then fold loosely back into plain filling. Pour into crust. With the tip of a knife, swirl the filling to create a marbled effect.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Turn off oven and let cake cool in oven for 1 hour, with the door closed. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

421 Calories
29g Fat
36g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 421
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 274mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 76mg 6%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 175mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.