Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Cups Vanilla Wafers, Fine Crush
1 Cup Ground Toasted Almonds
1/2 Cup Butter -- melted
1/2 Cup Sugar
12 Ounces Milk Chocolate Chips
1/2 Cup Milk
1 Each Env. Unflavored Gelatin
16 Ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1/2 Teaspoon Almond Extract
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream, Whipped

NOTE: Garnishes to include whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional).

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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Nutr. Assoc. : 0 16 222 0 0 902 622 473 0 0 720