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This cheesecake is extra-chocolaty, with a touch of almond.

Chocolate-Amaretto Cheesecake

1/4 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese (for a total of 12-ounces)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup cottage cheese
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

1. Sprinkle chocolate wafer crumbs in the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process cream cheese, sugar, cottage cheese, unsweetened baking cocoa, flour, amaretto liqueur, vanilla, salt and egg. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips. Slowly pour over the crumbs in the springform pan.
3. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 65 to 70 minutes. Cool, cover, then chill for 8 hours.

Makes 12 servings.