1 c. graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. butter
4 (8 oz.) softened cream cheese
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 1/4 c. sm. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

Combine cream cheese and sugar; medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in chocolate chips and almond extract. Bake at 450 degrees 12 minutes. Reduce oven to 250 degrees, bake 40- 44 minutes. Loosen cake from rim, cool before removing rim. Chill.