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Almond Praline Cheesecake

"A sweet, crunchy topping transforms cheesecake from delicious to unbelievable!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 (9-inch) cheesecake
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
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  • Almond Praline Topping:
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, almonds, sugar and margarine; press firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan or 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. In large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth (do not overbeat). Add eggs and extract; mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Top with Almond Praline Topping. Chill. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
  3. In small saucepan, combine firmly packed dark brown sugar and whipping cream. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in chopped toasted slivered almonds. Spoon evenly over cake. (For 13x9-inch pan, double all topping ingredients; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened).

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 548 | Total Fat: 35.9g | Cholesterol: 135mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2005 by ek   view full review
This cheesecake was absolutely awesome. I've made alot of cheesecakes and this was one of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2005 by YAYHOWFUN   view full review
Just WOW. This is the first cheesecake I've ever made and I got absolutely rave reviews. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by penmark71   view full review
I've been making this recipe for years. I originally got it out of the Eaglebrand cookbook. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by BAMATT   view full review
Sorry but I did not care for this at all. The almond extract is very overpowering. There was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2010 by Maine Woman   view full review
I"ve made this exactly as stated for years and have always gotten rave reviews. Wonderful recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2008 by gb'smom   view full review
This recipe is AWESOME!!! The cheesecake has a wonderful flavor! My entire family raves over...

 

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