Vanilla wafer crust
2 pk Cream; (8 ounces each)
Cheese; softened
2 Eggs
3/4 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla
1/2 ts Almond extract
Rich chocolate glaze
1/4 c Sliced almonds
-VANILLA WAFER CRUST-
1/4 c Margarine or butter
1 1/4 c Vanilla wafer crumbs
; (about 30 wafers)
-RICH CHOCOLATE GLAZE-
1/2 c Whipping; (heavy) cream
1/2 c Semisweet chocolate chips
1. Prepare Vanilla Wafer Crust. Beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar,
vanilla and almond extract on medium speed until smooth.
2. Microwave uncovered on medium (50%) 8 to 9 minutes, stirring every
2 minutes, until hot and thickened. Pour into shell. Refrigerate
uncovered 1 hour or until cool.
3. Prepare Chocolate Glaze. Pour over top of cheesecake; garnish with
almonds. Refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled. Immediately
refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.
VANILLA WAFER CRUST
1. Place margarine in quiche dish, 9 X 1-1/2 inches, or pie plate, 9 X
1-1/4 inches. Microwave uncovered on high 30 to 45 seconds or until
melted. Stir in crumbs.
2. Press mixture evenly on bottom and against side of dish. Microwave
uncovered 1 minute.
RICH CHOCOLATE GLAZE
1. Measure whipping cream in 1-cup measure. Microwave uncovered on
high 1 to 2 minutes or until hot (do not boil).
2. Stir in chocolate chips until smooth and thickened; cool.
500-WATT MICROWAVE: YOU MAY NEED TO INCREASE MICROWAVE TIMES.
Per serving: 295 Calories (kcal); 19g Total Fat; (55% calories from
fat); 4g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 84mg Cholesterol; 61mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3
1/2 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates
Yields
10 servings