Almond Joy Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 01Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. 02Crust:
3. 03Place the graham cracker crumbs, coconut, almonds and sugar in a food processor and turn to low, slowly pour in the butter until moist crumbs form
4. 04Press the mixture onto the bottom and 1" up the sides of a spring form pan.
5. 05Bake about 12 minutes or until the crust is set and slightly browned.
6. 06Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 325° F.
7. 07Filling:
8. 08Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
9. 09Add the eggs one at a time, beating just until blended after each added egg
10. 10Mix in the coconut and the coconut extract.
11. 11Pour the cheesecake filling into the crust and lightly tap on the work surface to remove any air bubbles.
12. 12Bake until the cake is slightly puffed and solid, About 1 hour and 15 minutes.
13. 13Cool completely on a baking rack.
14. 14Glaze:
15. 15Combine the chocolate chips, cream and vanilla in a saucepan, stir over low heat until melted and smooth.
16. 16Cool slightly and when the sauce is cooled and slightly thickened, pour over the cooled cheesecake.
17. 17Chill overnight.
18. 18Remove from the spring form pan and serve.
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