Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

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Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

Recipe By : Sue Klapper
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:50
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 cocoa + 2 T. -- divided
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- melted
2 packages cream cheese -- softened, 8 oz.
1 cup sour cream
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract -- divided
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup almonds -- sliced, toasted

Combine crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 T. cocoa, and butter; mix well. Press into
the bottom of a 9 inch 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 teaspoon of extract and reamining
cocoa. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes or until the center
is almost 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
cheesecake. Sprinkle with almonds. Store in refrigerator. Source: Taste of
Home Magazine; June/July 1995.





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