Garnishes to include whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional). ~- In large bowl, combine vanilla waver crumbs, almonds, butter and sugar; mix well. Pat firmly into 9-inch springform pan, covering bottom and 2 1/2 inches up the sides. Set = aside.

Melt over hot (not boiling) water milk chocolate chips; stir until = smooth.

Set aside. Pour milk into small saucepan; sprinkle gelatin on top. Set aside for 1 minute. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until = gelatin

dissolves.

Set aside. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and = melted

chocolate chips; beat until fluffy. Beat in gelatin mixture and almond extract. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared pan. Chill until = firm

(about 3 hours). Run knife around edge of cake to separate from pan; remove rim. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if = desired.

Makes 1 9-inch Cheesecake