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Home » Dessert » Cake » Almond Joy Cheesecake Recipe

Almond Joy Cheesecake Recipe

Created: February 8, 2013 Updated: April 12, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 46 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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Ever wish that you could turn your favorite candy bar into a perfect dessert? I do! My favorite is Almond Joy. This Almond Joy Cheesecake is the perfect version of that candy bar and perfect to serve on Valentine’s day! I am sharing this cheesecake recipe with you today.
 
almond joy cheesecake slice on a white plate with chocolate drizzled over it and sliced almonds and the rest of the cheesecake in the background with almond joy creamer to the right
 
I love getting inspired by everything around me. Remember my Layered Creme Brulee Cheesecake? That was one of the best cheesecakes that I’ve ever made and it was an inspiration cheesecake as well. This time I was inspired by the International Delight coffee creamer. When I saw that they had Almond Joy creamer, I just had to make a cheesecake with it. I have a special weakness for Almond Joy.
 
almond joy cheesecake slice on a white plate with chocolate drizzled over it and sliced almonds and the rest of the cheesecake in the background with almond joy creamer to the right
 

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Almond Joy Cheesecake Recipe

Easy cheesecake with all the flavors of almond joy candy like coconut, chocolate, and almonds.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 415kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • For Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 5 tbs unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For Cheesecake:
  • 3 8- oz cream cheese packs
  • 2/3 cup Almond Joy Creamer
  • 2 tbs sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tbs corn starch
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • For Topping:
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 1/2 tbs sweet condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • Chocolate syrup

Instructions

  • ~ Grease a 9-inch spring form, set aside. Preheat the oven to 325.
  • For crust: Crush the graham crackers in the food processor or use the crumbs. Mix in the sugar, melted butter and vanilla. Stir very well. Press graham crackers into the pan, evenly, all over the bottom and about half way up the side.
  • Cheesecake:
  • Start beating the cream cheese with a mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla extract, sour cream, and International Delight Almond Joy Creamer.
  • Add the eggs, one at the time, beating after each addition.
  • Add sugar and corn starch. Make sure that all ingredients are well combined.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter into the pan with crust. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Mix coconut flakes with sweet condensed milk. Spread the coconut over the cheesecake. Spread the almonds over the coconut. Bake fore another 10-13 minutes.
  • Let the cheesecake cool for about 20 minutes. Using a butter knife, separate the cheesecake from the sides if necessary. Carefully undo the spring form and take off the side. Cool completely before serving and drizzling with chocolate syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg
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almond joy cheesecake slice on a white plate with chocolate drizzled over it and sliced almonds and the rest of the cheesecake in the background

 

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Krista says

    November 22, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    I was online looking for a cheesecake recipe that I could substitute my almond joy creamer in and found that you had already done all the work! I’m so excited to try this today! Thanks!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 22, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Wow, that’s pretty cool! I really hope you’ll like it, Krista. Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Krista says

        November 24, 2014 at 12:18 pm

        Hi again! I made this last night and we all loved it! It was the perfect “richness”, and looked amazing. My few changes: I used coconut extract in the cheesecake instead of vanilla. After tasting the creamer, I decided it needed that extra boost of coconut. I also used the creamer in the coconut topping instead of sweetened condensed milk. LOVED it and will make it again! Thanks!

        Reply
        • lyuba says

          November 24, 2014 at 3:14 pm

          Sounds wonderful, Krista! I bet is was a perfect coconutty treat 🙂
          Thank you!! I’m so glad you liked it.

          Reply
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  3. robin says

    October 11, 2013 at 2:01 am

    Coffee creamer is a cook/bakers best friend, can be used for many things. Makes awesome gravies. I have used it for years, and so right about the flavored ones they also make great pancakes and waffles. Will be making this cheesecake looks awesome.

    Reply
  4. CrissyW says

    August 21, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    I have just a little over 1 min left til I take this out of the oven and oh my goodness(!!!), it looks AMAZING! Can’t wait to try a piece! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 22, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      Oooo, hope you loved it! Thank you for your sweet comment, Crissy!

      Reply
  5. Mackenzie @ Cheerios and Lattes says

    August 13, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! That cheesecake looks amazing and your pictures are great too!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 22, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      Thank you so much, Mackenzie 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tonia@thegunnysack says

    August 6, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    I love that you added creamer to your cheesecake! Such a great idea!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 7, 2013 at 12:33 pm

      It really enhances the flavor, definitely 🙂
      Thanks, Tonia!

      Reply
  7. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    August 5, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    This cheesecake looks absolutely phenomenal Lyuba! Yum!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 7, 2013 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you so much, Trish!

      Reply
  8. Tammy says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Oh yeah! Now this is a definite must do!!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      August 7, 2013 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you, Tammy! It really is 🙂

      Reply
  9. Diane R. says

    March 23, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    I am making this right now, and the butter from the crust leaked all over the bottom of my oven and set off the smoke alarm! I would recommend wrapping the edges of the springform pan in foil and/or baking the cheesecake on a cookie sheet to prevent this from happening. Also, 1-1/2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk didn’t seem to be enough. I kept adding the milk until it seemed like a good consistency.

    I can’t wait until this is done & chilled so I can devour a piece. The cheesecake batter was sure tasty!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      March 23, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      That is a good suggestion, Diane! I’ve never had that happen to me with my spring form, so I didn’t even think of putting it on a cookie sheet. The sweetened condensed milk was just used to stick the coconut flakes together, but go for it, if you like it! 🙂
      Enjoy!!

      Reply
      • Diane R. says

        March 25, 2013 at 2:39 pm

        We loved this cheesecake! We liked it even better with “Magic Shell” topping on it instead of the chocolate syrup.

        Thanks for the great recipe, Lyuba!

        Reply
        • lyuba says

          March 25, 2013 at 4:32 pm

          Perfect! That is what I love to hear!

          Reply
  10. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    February 28, 2013 at 10:20 am

    This looks so amazing! I am a big cheese cake fan. Now following you back on G+ drop by sometime & linkup. I have a weekly link up every Friday. Enjoyed seeing your recipes today!

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