Dessert

Simple and Delicious Almond Cheesecake

Name: Simple and Delicious Almond Cheesecake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 8 h 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1 Tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup butter; 1 teaspoon flour; 32 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups sour cream; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract

Andrea September 24, 2025

Servings: 12 Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

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This almond cheesecake is moist, creamy, and the perfect amount of sweetness. Almond extract gives this cheesecake a unique flavor. It will quickly become a new birthday and holiday favorite.

A twist on a traditional cheesecake, this cake has the addition of almond extract and a second layer of filling that keeps the cheesecake moist and flavorful throughout. Serve as is or top with fresh berries or a chocolate drizzle.

Ingredients

Graham crackers
Granulated sugar
Butter
All-purpose flour
Cream cheese
Eggs
Almond extract
Vanilla extract
Sour cream

How to Make Cheesecake

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2: Take 7 sheets of graham crackers and put them in a Ziploc bag. Roll with a rolling pin to crush into fine crumbs. Melt the butter.

Step 3: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter and flour in a medium bowl.

Step 4: Press mixture into a greased 9-10 inch spring-form pan.

Step 5: Bake for 5 min. Cool completely.

Step 6: Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to mix together softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract.

Step 7: Pour mixture over the prepared crust.

Step 8: Bake for 30 minutes.

Step 9: With a hand or stand mixer, mix together the sour cream, sugar, and almond extract.

Step 10: Pour mixture over hot cake. Bake an additional 12 minutes. The mixture will be jiggly but solidify as it cools.

Step 11: Cool completely. Refrigerate overnight. Serve as is or top with fruit.

Storage

Almond cheesecake can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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Simple and Delicious Almond Cheesecake

Author: Andrea Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: D Dessert F From Scratch

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 35 mins Rest Time 8 hrs Total Time 8 hrs 45 mins

Cooking Temp: 350 F Servings: 12 Calories: 541.7

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This almond cheesecake is moist, creamy, and the perfect amount of sweetness. A second layer of sour cream, sugar and almond extract makes this cheesecake moist and delicious.

Instructions

For the crust:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Take 7 sheets of graham crackers and put them in a Ziploc bag. Roll with a rolling pin to crush into fine crumbs. Melt the butter.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter and flour in a medium bowl.
Press mixture into a greased 9-10 inch spring-form pan.
Bake for 5 min. Cool completely.

For the middle layer:

Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to mix together softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract.
Pour mixture over the prepared crust.
Bake for 30 minutes.

For the top layer:

With a hand or stand mixer, mix together the sour cream, sugar, and almond extract.
Pour mixture over hot cake. Bake an additional 12 minutes. The cake will be jiggly but will solidify as it cools.
Cool completely. Refrigerate overnight. Serve as is or top with your favorite fruit.