CHOCOLATE-MARBLED ALMOND CHEESECAKE

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This rich, dark chocolate marbled cheesecake, on a almond crust is meant for those with a passion for chocolate. Looks so rich :) just don't count calories! If you are counting calories, it is forgiven over the Holiday Season ;) Preperation time includes setting time. Land-o-Lakes Cookbook.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 12h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
2 ounces blanched almonds, finely chopped

Steps:

  • heat oven to 325*F.
  • in large mixer bowl combine sugar and cream cheese. beat at medium speed scraping bowl often until light and fluffy.
  • continue beating, adding eggs one at a time, until creamy.
  • add remaining ingredients except chocolate chips and almonds.
  • continue beating, scraping bowl often until well mixed.
  • by hand fold in melted chocolate chips to swirl chocolate throughout batter for marble effect.
  • lightly butter 9" springform pan; press almonds firmly on bottom of pan.
  • pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake for 65 to 75 minutes or until set.
  • turn off oven; leave cheesecake in oven for 2 hours.
  • loosen sides of cheesecake from pan by running knife around inside of pan.
  • cool completely.
  • cover, refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • store refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.3, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 162.1, Sodium 262, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 49.5, Protein 10.8

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