Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

By lily_bones

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 397 calories, 25 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 125 mg cholesterol, 181 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 3 eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Combine crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa and butter; mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; chill.

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of extract and remaining cocoa. Pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until the center is almost completely set. Cool completely. Refrigerate at least 8 hours.

In a bowl, whip cream until it mounds slightly. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining extract; continue whipping until soft peaks form. Spread evenly over cheesecake. Sprinkle with almonds. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.