2 c Vanilla Wafers, Fine Crush
1 c Ground Toasted Almonds
1/2 c Butter, Melted
1/2 c Sugar
12 oz Milk Chocolate Chips
1/2 c Milk
1 Env. Unflavored Gelatin
16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 c Sour Cream
1/2 ts Almond Extract
1/2 c Heavy Cream, Whipped
Garnishes *
* Garnishes to include whipped cream and chocolate shavings
(optional).
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~— 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
Yields
10 servings