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      Title: Chocolate Almond Cheesecake
 Categories: Cheesecakes
      Yield: 12 Servings
 
  1 1/4 c  Graham cracker crumbs
  1 1/2 c  Sugar; divided
    1/2 c  Cocoa; +2 ts, divided
    1/4 c  Butter; melted
      8 oz Cream cheese; softened
      1 c  Sour cream
      3    Eggs
  1 1/2 ts Almond extract; divided
      1 c  Heavy cream
    1/4 c  Confectioner's sugar
    1/4 c  Almonds; sliced, toasted
 
  Preparation time: 0:50 minutes
  
  Combine crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tb cocoa, and butter; mix well.
  Press into the bottom of a 9" 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 ts of extract and remaining cocoa. Pour into crust. Bake
  at 350 F for 45 to 50 minutes or until the center is almost 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 cheesecake. Sprinkle with almonds. Store in
  refrigerator.
  
  Source: Taste of Home Magazine, June/July 1995

  Posted by: Sue Klapper
 
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