grand finale cheesecake

How To Make grand finale cheesecake

• Step 1
  Heat oven to 325.
• Step 2
  ALMOND CRUST: In medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, almonds and sugar.
• Step 3
  Stir in melted butter.
• Step 4
  Press mixture onto bottom and up side of 8\" springform pan or round pan with removable bottom.
• Step 5
  In small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate.
• Step 6
  Microwave on high 1 minute or until chocolate is melted and smooth when stirred.
• Step 7
  In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
• Step 8
  Stir together sugar, cocoa and salt; blend into cream cheese mixture.
• Step 9
  Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well blended.
• Step 10
  Add melted chocolate; beat just until blended.
• Step 11
  Pour into prepared ALMOND CRUST.
• Step 12
  Bake 35-40 minutes or until almost set.
• Step 13
  Remove from oven to wire rack.
• Step 14
  With knife, loosen cake from side of pan.
• Step 15
  Cool completely; remove side of pan.
• Step 16
  Refrigerate several hours before serving.
• Step 17
  Garnish with shipped cream, if desired.
• Step 18
  Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.
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