Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake

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Title: Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake
Categories: Cakes Desserts
Servings: 10

2 c Vanilla Wafers, Fine Crush 1 c Ground Toasted Almonds
1/2 c Butter, Melted 1/2 c Sugar
12 oz Milk Chocolate Chips 1/2 c Milk
1 ea Env. Unflavored Gelatin 16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 c Sour Cream 1/2 t Almond Extract
1/2 c Heavy Cream, Whipped 1 x Garnishes *

* Garnishes to include whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional).
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In large bowl, combine vanilla waver crumbs, almonds, butter and sugar; mix
well. Pat firmly into 9-inch springform pan, covering bottom and 2 1/2
inches up the sides. Set aside.


Melt over hot (not boiling) water milk chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
Set aside. Pour milk into small saucepan; sprinkle gelatin on top. Set
aside for 1 minute. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin
dissolves. Set aside. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream,
and melted chocolate chips; beat until fluffy. Beat in gelatin mixture and
almond extract. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared pan. Chill
until firm (about 3 hours). Run knife around edge of cake to separate
from pan; remove rim. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings,
if desired.

Makes 1 9-inch Cheesecake

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