ALMOND JOY CHEESECAKE

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A special cheesecake with the taste of a candy bar. Totally delicious.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1-1/2 c flaked coconut, toasted
1/2 c sliced almonds, toasted (about 2 ounces)
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c unsalted butter, melted
FILLING
4 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 c sugar
4 large eggs
1 c flaked coconut, toasted
1 Tbsp coconut extract
1 c sliced almonds, toasted
GLAZE
1 c semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 c whipping cream
1-1/2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. CRUST: Finely grind cracker crumbs, coconut, almonds and sugar in food processor. Add butter; process until moist crumbs form. Press mixture onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan. Bake at 350 degrees until set and beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  • 2. FILLING: Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just blended after each addition. Mix in coconut extract and coconut. Fold in almonds. Transfer filling to crust. Bake about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until cake is puffed. Cool completely on rack.
  • 3. GLAZE: Combine 1 cup chocolate chips, cream and vanilla in small saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Cool until glaze begins to thicken, but can still be poured, about 30 minutes. Pour glaze over cooled cake; spread evenly. Chill cake overnight.

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