Cheesecake 701

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupGraham cracker crumbs
¼cupSugar
2tablespoonsCocoa powder
1Stick very soft margarine
1teaspoonAlmond extract

Directions

Mix crumbs, sugar, and cocoa. Work in soft margarine and add almond extract. Press evenly on the bottom and sides of a 9" or 9½" spring form pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Set aside while mixing filling.

Filling: ½ lb. white chocolate OR almond bark coating ¾ c. half and half cream 1 ¼ lbs. cream cheese (at room temperature) ¾ c. sugar 4 eggs 1 ½ tbs. flour 1 tsp. vanilla ½ tsp. orange extract Melt chocolate or almond bark in cream over a low heat. Set aside to cool.

Beat 1 ¼ lbs. cream cheese, gradually adding sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add cooled chocolate/ cream mixture, flour and flavorings and mix well. Pour into crust and bake at 350 degrees about 45 - 50 minutes (sides may form cracks). Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare topping.

Topping: 1 ½ c. sour cream 4 tbs. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Mix well and spread evenly on top of cheesecake. Bake 8-10 minutes more.

Chill several hours. Remove sides of spring form pan and serve. This makes a lovely, smooth cheesecake - perfect for Shavuot!