Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook II *

CHOCOLATE ALMOND CHEESECAKE

Recipe By : Jeri Dobrowski (ToH June/July 95)
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 cups sugar -- divided
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp baking cocoa -- divided
1/4 cup butter -- melted
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese -- softened
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract -- divided
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup sliced almonds -- toasted

Combine crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp cocoa and butter; mix well. Press into
the bottom of a 9-in springform pan; chill. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream
cheese, sour cream and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a
time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp of extract and
remaining cocoa. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until the
center is almonst set. Cool completely. Refrigerate at least 8 hours. In a
mixing bowl, whip cream until it mounds slightly. Add confectioners' sugar
and remaining extract; continue whipping until soft peaks form. Spread
evenly over cheese cake. Sprinkle with almonds. Store in refrigerator.

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