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Heavenly Chocolate Cheesecake

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This Latin-American dessert features Vanilla Wafers, Fine Crush, Ground Toasted Almonds, Butter, Melted. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10
Calories: 16621.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Latin-American dessert features Vanilla Wafers, Fine Crush, Ground Toasted Almonds, Butter, Melted. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Vanilla Wafers, Fine Crush
  • 1 cup Ground Toasted Almonds
  • 1/2 cup Butter, Melted
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 12 ounce Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 ea Env. Unflavored Gelatin
  • 16 ounce Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream, Whipped
  • 1 Garnishes *
Directions
  1. 1
    Garnishes to include whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional).
  2. 2
    ~~In large bowl, combine vanilla waver crumbs, almonds, butter and sugar; mix well.
  3. 3
    Pat firmly into 9-inch springform pan, covering bottom and 2 1/2 inches up the sides.
  4. 4
    Set aside.
  5. 5
    Melt over hot (not boiling) water milk chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
  6. 6
    Set aside.
  7. 7
    Pour milk into small saucepan; sprinkle gelatin on top.
  8. 8
    Set aside for 1 minute.
  9. 9
    Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves.
  10. 10
    Set aside.
  11. 11
    In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and melted chocolate chips; beat until fluffy.
  12. 12
    Beat in gelatin mixture and almond extract.
  13. 13
    Fold in whipped cream.
  14. 14
    Pour into prepared pan.
  15. 15
    Chill until firm (about 3 hours).
  16. 16
    Run knife around edge of cake to separate from pan; remove rim.
  17. 17
    Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 16621.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1134.0g1745%
Saturated Fat 617.0g3085%
Cholesterol 1956.0mg652%
Sodium 6463.5mg270%
Total Carbohydrate 1258.8g420%
Dietary Fiber 248.4g994%
Sugars 879.6g
Protein 371.4g743%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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