Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake

Directions

• Garnishes to include whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional).

In large bowl, combine vanilla waver crumbs, almonds, butter and sugar; mix well.

Pat firmly into 9-inch springform pan, covering bottom and 2½ 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 gelatin on top.

Set aside for 1 minute.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves.

Set aside.

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.

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.