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Valentine's Day Recipes
Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS
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 ea Env. Unflavored Gelatin
16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 c Sour Cream
1/2 ts Almond Extract
1/2 c Heavy Cream, Whipped
1 x Garnishes *
* Whipped cream and
chocolate shavings (optional).
PREPARATION
1. 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.
2. Melt over hot (not boiling) water milk
chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Set aside.
3. Pour milk into small saucepan; sprinkle
gelatin over top. Set aside for 1 minute.
4. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly
until gelatin dissolves. Set aside.
5. 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.
6. Pour into prepared pan. Chill until firm
(about 3 hours).
7. Run knife around edge of cake to separate
from pan; remove rim.
8. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate
shavings, if desired. Makes 1 9-inch Cheesecake.
