GRAND FINALE CHEESECAKE

Grand Finale Cheesecake image

Provided by linda mcdougal @lilacmemaw

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

- chocolate covered toffee candy bars, crushed
2 tablespoon(s) sugar
2/3 cup(s) slivered almonds
3/4 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs
- CRUST INGREDIENTS
- whipped topping
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
2 - eggs
5/8 teaspoon(s) salt
2 tablespoon(s) cocoa powder
1/2 cup(s) sugar
4 package(s) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup(s) butter, melted

Steps:

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