Almond Cheesecake Squares

Almond Cheesecake Squares are a rich and delicious dessert that makes an elegant addition to a cookie tray or a flavorful end to a holiday dinner.  It is a New York style cheesecake because it includes sour cream among the ingredients — another notch up on the flavor scale!  The toasted and ground almonds give the crust a nice flavor and texture.  The filling is quick and easy.  The hardest part is waiting for it to bake — and then cool before slicing!  Can be made ahead and frozen.  Don’t worry about freezing leftovers because there won’t be any.  🙂

Almond Cheesecake Squares

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Light and creamy cheesecake on a nutty graham cracker base and topped with toasted almonds.

• Author: A Pinch of Joy by Charlene Vance
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 47 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour 2 mins
• Yield: 20 1x

Ingredients

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Crust

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, finely ground

Filling

• 12 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2–1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup toasted, sliced almonds for topping

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8×8 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Toast ½ cup almonds in small skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Let cool and grind ¼ cup to add to crust.
3. Mix sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and ground almonds together in a mixing bowl. Pour melted butter over top. Mix well until butter is evenly distributed.
4. Press firmly into prepared pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until firm.
5. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping sides of bowl, and mixing well after each addition. Add sour cream and extracts; mix well. When crust is done, pour filling mixture over prepared crust.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 47 minutes, or until firm.
7. Remove from oven and top with toasted sliced almonds.

Notes

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 square
• Calories: 120
• Carbohydrates: 8 grams,
• Protein: 4 grams,

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