Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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 ts 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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