Decadent Almond Fudge Cheesecake

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Ingredients:

• Almond Crust:
• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/4 cup Swerve sweetener
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Almond Filling:
• 16 ounces Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup Swerve sweetener
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 large eggs
• Fudge Brownie Topping:
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup Swerve sweetener
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease an 8-inch springform pan.
2. Almond Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, sweetener, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Almond Filling: In another mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the sweetener, heavy cream, almond extract, and eggs until well combined. Pour this mixture over the almond crust in the pan.
4. Bake the cheesecake for 35 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool for 20 minutes.
5. Fudge Brownie Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter in 30-second intervals. Stir in the sweetener, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. Pour the topping over the cheesecake.
6. Return the cheesecake to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the topping has set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool the cheesecake to room temperature, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Decadent Almond Fudge Cheesecake!