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Desert
Misc Desert
2 cups
vanilla wafer crumbs, (about 50)
1 cup ground toasted almonds
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 package unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup milk
2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
COMBINE crushed cookies,
almonds, sugar and butter in medium bowl; mix well. Press firmly onto bottom and
2 inches up side of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
MICROWAVE morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for
1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring
until smooth. Sprinkle gelatin over milk in small saucepan; let stand for 1
minute. Warm, stirring constantly, over low heat until gelatin is dissolved;
remove from heat.
BEAT cream cheese, sour cream and melted chocolate in large mixer bowl until
fluffy. Beat in gelatin mixture and almond extract; fold in whipped cream. Pour
into crust. Chill for about 3 hours or until firm. Run knife around edge of
cheesecake; remove side of springform pan. Garnish as desired.