CHOCOLATE ALMOND RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

Make this delicious dessert for you family and friends....They are going to love it!!!!!

CHOCOLATE ALMOND RICOTTA CHEESECAKE:

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup melted butter
4 Tablespoons Sugar

Filling:

2 lbs. Ricotta Cheese
1 1/2 Cup Confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract
2 cups toasted almonds
1 cup semisweet choc. chips
2 1/2 cups heavy cream

Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar together in bowl. Place in a 9 x 13 pan or dish.
If crust seems too crumbly, simply add a small amount of butter so crumbs hold together. Bake 350 degrees for 8 - 9 mins., until crust is lightly browned. Allow to Cool.

Combine the ricotta, confectioners sugar, and vanilla and almond extracts in a bowl and set aside.

Combine almonds and chocolate chips. chop together in food processor....but do not chop to fine.

Fold together cheese mix and chopped almond & chocolate and chill.

Whip heavy cream until stiff. Fold into ricotta and chocolate mix half at a time.

Spoon into cooled crust and chill in refrigerate overnight before serving.

Serve with a little drizzle of choc. sauce or top with some good quality shaved choc. if you desire.