Almond Cheesecake Squares
Light and creamy cheesecake on a nutty graham cracker base and topped with toasted almonds.
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8×8 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Toast ½ cup almonds in small skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Let cool and grind ¼ cup to add to crust.
- 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.
- Press firmly into prepared pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until firm.
- 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.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 47 minutes, or until firm.
- 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,