*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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