CHOCOLATE ALMOND CHEESECAKE 
1 1/2 c. choc. wafer crumbs
1 c. blanched almonds, toasted and chopped
1/3 c. sugar
6 tbsp. butter softened
1 1/2 lbs. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/3 c. heavy cream

Combine first 4 ingredients and pat into 9 1/2 inch spring form pan. Cream the cream cheese and sugar and eggs and add heavy cream, amaretto, vanilla and beat until light. Pour batter into crust and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Transfer to rack and let stand for 5 minutes. Combine sour cream, sugar, and vanilla and spread on cake and bake 5 minutes more. Transfer to rack and cool completely then chill.

 

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