1 1/4 c Graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 c Sugar; divided
1/2 c Cocoa + 2 T.; divided
1/4 c Butter or margarine; melted
2 pk Cream cheese; softened, 8
-oz.
1 c Sour cream
3 Eggs
1 1/2 ts Almond extract; divided
1 c Heavy cream
1/4 c Confectioner’s sugar
1/4 c Almonds; sliced, toasted
Combine crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 T. cocoa, and butter; mix well. Press
into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan; chill. In a mixing bowl, beat
the cream cheese, sour cream and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs,
one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of
extract and reamining cocoa. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 45 to 50
minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate at
least 8 hours. In a mixing bowl, whip cream until it mounds slightly. Add
confectioners’ sugar and remaining extract; continue whipping until soft
peaks form. Spread evenly over cheesecake. Sprinkle with almonds. Store in
refrigerator.
Yields
12 Servings