Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cup Vanilla Wafers -- Fine Crush
1 cup Ground Toasted Almonds
1/2 cup Butter -- Melted
1/2 cup Sugar
12 ounce Milk Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup Milk
1 package Env. Unflavored Gelatin
16 ounce Cream Cheese -- Softened
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
1/2 cup Heavy Cream -- Whipped
Garnishes *

* 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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