Heavenly Valentine's Day Chocolate Cheesecake Categories: Cakes, Cheesecake
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. Unflavoured Gelatine 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). In large bowl, combine vanilla waver crumbs, almonds, butter and sugar; mix well. Pat firmly into 9-inch spring form 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 gelatine over top. Set aside for 1 minute. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatine dissolves. Set aside. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and melted chocolate chips; beat until fluffy. Beat in gelatine 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 If you're lucky enough to be Irish, You're lucky enough! _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
