*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                       CHOCOLATE ALMOND CHEESECAKE

Recipe By     : Jeri Dobrowski (Taste of Home June/July 95)
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheesecakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  cups          graham cracker crumbs
   1 1/2  cups          sugar -- divided
     1/2  cup           plus 2 Tbsp baking cocoa -- divided
     1/4  cup           butter -- melted
   2      packages      (8 oz each) cream cheese -- softened
   1      cup           (8 oz) sour cream
   3                    eggs
   1 1/2  teaspoons     almond extract -- divided
   1      cup           heavy cream
     1/4  cup           confectioner's sugar
     1/4  cup           sliced almonds -- toasted

Combine crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp cocoa and butter; mix well. Press into
the bottom of a 9-in 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 tsp of extract and
remaining cocoa. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until the
center is almonst 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 cheese cake. Sprinkle with almonds. Store in refrigerator.

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