Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

Ingredients 

Crust

• 1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup soft butter
• 1/2 cup cocoa

Butter a 9 by 12 inch pan. Mix all ingredients together. Press into the bottom of pan. Chill

Filling

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 24 ounces cream cheese; room temperature
• 1/4 cup amaretto
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• pinch of salt

Combine eggs, sugar and cream cheese, and mix until smooth. Add remaining ingredients, then pour into chilled crust. Bake at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes. Chill

Topping

• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour over cooled filling Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes Cool, and garnish with chocolate shavings and chopped almonds.