Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 10
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        vanilla wafer crust
   2      8 oz pkgs     cream
                        cheese -- softened
   2                    eggs
     3/4  cup           sugar
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
     1/2  teaspoon      almond extract
                        rich chocolate glaze
     1/4  cup           sliced almonds
                        ***VANILLA WAFER CRUST***
     1/4  cup           margarine or butter
   1 1/4  cups          vanilla wafer crumbs
                        -- (about 30 wafers)
                        ***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.