Almond Cheesecake with Sour Cream and Blackberries

Health score
4%
Almond Cheesecake with Sour Cream and Blackberries
45 min.
8
662kcal

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Indulge in the heavenly delight of our Almond Cheesecake with Sour Cream and Blackberries, a dessert that promises to elevate any occasion. This exquisite cheesecake combines the rich flavors of almond paste and creamy cheese, creating a velvety texture that melts in your mouth. The delicate hint of almond extract enhances its luxurious taste, while the addition of luscious blackberries provides a tantalizing contrast, both in flavor and color.

What sets this cheesecake apart is not just its luxurious flavors, but also the delightful combination of textures. The buttery graham cracker and toasted almond crust adds a satisfying crunch, perfectly balancing the creamy filling. Topped with a layer of sweetened sour cream and a vibrant berry glaze, each slice is a feast for the eyes as much as it is for the palate.

Ideal for gatherings or as a special treat just for yourself, this dessert serves eight, making it a perfect shareable masterpiece. With a prep time of only 45 minutes, it’s surprisingly manageable, allowing you to whip it up for last-minute celebrations or a cozy dinner at home. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or an enthusiastic beginner, this Almond Cheesecake will impress your friends and family, leaving them craving more of its delightful flavors. Don’t miss out on this delectable dessert that beautifully embodies the joys of baking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • ounce almond paste 
  •  blackberries unsweetened frozen thawed drained
  • 16 ounce cream cheese cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature
  • large eggs 
  • 1.5 teaspoons gelatin powder unflavored
  • ounces graham crackers whole
  • cup cream sour
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2-inch pieces ()
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 
  • 2.5 ounces almonds whole cooled toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Set aside 1/2 cup (packed) almond paste for filling.
  2. Combine remaining almond paste, graham crackers and almonds in processor and grind finely.
  3. Add butter; process until moist crumbs form. Press over bottom and 2 inches up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan.
  4. Bake until crust colors, about 10 minutes. Cool.
  5. Wipe out processor. Blend sugar and reserved 1/2 cup almond paste in processor until mixture resembles fine meal, about 1 minute.
  6. Add half of cream cheese and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
  7. Add remaining cream cheese and process until smooth.
  8. Add eggs, cream and almond extract and blend until just combined.
  9. Pour filling into crust.
  10. Bake cake until just set in center and beginning to crack at edges, about 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
  11. Mix sour cream and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl; spoon over hot cake.
  12. Bake 3 minutes. Chill cake uncovered until cold, about 1 1/2 hours.
  13. Mix remaining 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar and reserved berry juices in heavy small saucepan.
  14. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin over.
  15. Let stand 15 minutes. Stir mixture over low heat until sugar and gelatin dissolve (do not boil).
  16. Pour into medium bowl; mix in berries. Refrigerate berry topping until cold and beginning to set, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.
  17. Spoon berry topping over chilled cake. Refrigerate until topping is set, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories662kcal
Protein7.38%
Fat66.78%
Carbs25.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.52
Glycemic Load
18.52
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.550434848537%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.47mg
Catechin
0.21mg
Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:662.03kcal
33.1%
Fat:50.4g
77.54%
Saturated Fat:23.16g
144.78%
Carbohydrates:43.87g
14.62%
Net Carbohydrates:41.19g
14.98%
Sugar:32.42g
36.03%
Cholesterol:176.04mg
58.68%
Sodium:292.4mg
12.71%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.03%
100%
Protein:12.53g
25.07%
Vitamin E:6.71mg
44.77%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.12%
Vitamin A:1438.39IU
28.77%
Phosphorus:258.41mg
25.84%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.66%
Selenium:14.02µg
20.03%
Magnesium:74.08mg
18.52%
Calcium:181.62mg
18.16%
Copper:0.26mg
12.83%
Folate:43.63µg
10.91%
Fiber:2.67g
10.69%
Zinc:1.52mg
10.11%
Potassium:315.18mg
9.01%
Iron:1.61mg
8.94%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.24%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.46%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.17%
Vitamin B3:1.18mg
5.91%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.63%
Vitamin D:0.72µg
4.8%
Vitamin K:2.7µg
2.57%
Source:Epicurious