Almond Joy Cheesecake
BRINGING ALMOND JOY CHOCOLATE BAR TO LIFE
There is nothing more decadent than a luscious cheesecake especially my latest creation an Almond Joy Cheesecake. My family loves a luscious cheesecake no matter what the occasion, and are always eager to see what I will come up with next.
An Almond Joy chocolate bar was invented in 1948 and for those of you who may not have it available to you might be familiar with the Bounty Chocolate Bar which is basically the same thing.
My family love my baking skills so much that they send me recipes and pictures to make for upcoming occasions. I’ve made a large cheesecake and small cheesecakes to share (sometimes), and mini cheesecakes, perfect for that afternoon sweet-tooth.
This past Easter I wanted to do something a bit different for my cheesecake creation. I’ve done the traditional New York cheesecake, the copy-cat Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes, (White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle is my go–to Cheesecake it’s simply divine as well as their pecan pie pumpkin cheesecake (great for Thanksgiving) which turned out fabulous. I even have my older sister who has always been intimidated of baking a cheesecake experimenting in the kitchen successfully making my cheesecake recipes.
I was thinking about how much I love nuts in my desserts as that little extra crunch always adds that last bit of texture in each delicious bite. I pondered what could I do with almonds? I recently created an Amaretto cheesecake and didn’t want to repeat it. It wasn’t because it didn’t taste good but I like to switch up my cheesecake creations so everyone gets to try something new. It’s like wearing a new outfit to every occasion or function I attend. My cheesecake is the star of the show.
Coconut and almonds are a perfect pair and it was then that I decided that I was going to make an Almond Joy Cheesecake since I’m a huge fan of Almond Joy chocolate bars. The white fluffy center is perfect for Easter and Spring time. I took to the web to look at recipe ideas and then went to town on my version of an Almond Joy Cheesecake. I was adding, omitting and tweaking as I do with other recipes I make.
Making a cheesecake is like going to an ice-cream bar for desert. Start with the basics, and add your fixings/toppings. Don’t worry about the cracks, melt some chocolate, and let that drip all over. No one will notice. The end result will still be the same…Delicious.
I hope you enjoy my recipe for Almond Joy Cheesecake.
Please leave me comments below or if you try the recipe please comment and rate it.
Thanks
Mary DeLuca
How to make Almond Joy Cheesecake
- Crust :
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
- 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup sugar (Splenda if you want to make light version)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 3 — 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar ( to make it lighter i used 1/2 c Splenda and 1/4 c sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
- 1 tablespoon coconut extract
- 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- For the Ganache:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Whole roasted almonds, toasted coconut, whipped cream, for garnish
- Preheat oven to 325 Degrees
- For the crust:
- In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers, almonds, coconut, and sugar to a fine crumb. With the machine running, slowly add the melted butter and pulse until it resembles moist sand. Press the mixture into the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of the pan.
- For the filling: In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time and mix just until incorporated to batter. Add the coconut and coconut extract. Add whipping cream.
- Stop the mixer, and gently fold in the toasted almonds with a spatula until well combined.
- Transfer the filling to the crust and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes (the crust will be puffy and lightly browned – the center may seem a bit wobbly yet ). Once baked, turn oven off but leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. *tip – place pan on top of wooden spoons to keep air flowing underneath cake to cool*
- Once cooled you can continue with the ganache and toppings or chill overnight and top next day.
- For the chocolate ganache: Heat cream until scalding, pour over chocolate and add vanilla. Stir until combined. Let sit until thickened (approx 10 min)
- If you like the chocolate to be dripping down the sides, remove from pan prior to adding.
- Pour the ganache over the cheesecake and spread evenly. Start in the middle of the cheesecake and tilt pan so the ganache covers evenly or drips over sides. Decorate with remaining coconut, almonds and whipped cream.
Nothing beats a slice of heaven on a plate and this Almond Joy Cheesecake will surely satisfy anyone who needs something a little sweet.
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Yum! This looks absolutely amazing!
This almond joy cheesecake must be so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I’ll be baking this tomorrow for my kids!