grand finale cheesecake

How To Make grand finale cheesecake

• 1

  Heat oven to 325.
• 2

  ALMOND CRUST: In medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, almonds and sugar.
• 3

  Stir in melted butter.
• 4

  Press mixture onto bottom and up side of 8\" springform pan or round pan with removable bottom.
• 5

  In small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate.
• 6

  Microwave on high 1 minute or until chocolate is melted and smooth when stirred.
• 7

  In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
• 8

  Stir together sugar, cocoa and salt; blend into cream cheese mixture.
• 9

  Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well blended.
• 10

  Add melted chocolate; beat just until blended.
• 11

  Pour into prepared ALMOND CRUST.
• 12

  Bake 35-40 minutes or until almost set.
• 13

  Remove from oven to wire rack.
• 14

  With knife, loosen cake from side of pan.
• 15

  Cool completely; remove side of pan.
• 16

  Refrigerate several hours before serving.
• 17

  Garnish with shipped cream, if desired.
• 18

  Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.
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