Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake

Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake

Course :	Cheesecakes
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	10

Ingredients:

		---Vanilla Wafer Crust
16	ounces	cream cheese
2	large	eggs
3/4	cup	sugar
1	teaspoon	vanilla
1/2	teaspoon	almond extract
1	recipe	rich Chocolate Glaze
1/4	cup	sliced almonds
		---VANILLA WAFER CRUST
1/4	cup	margarine or butter
1 1/4	cups	vanilla wafer crumbs
		RICH CHOCOLATE GLAZE
1/2	cup	whipping (heavy) cream
1/2	cup	semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation:

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.