Instructions: Combine crumbs and butter. Firmly press crumb mixture in bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. Chill. Place Blackberries in container of an blender or processor; process until smooth. Press Blackberry puree through a sieve; discard seeds. Combine Blackberry puree and 1/2 cup sugar, mixing well. Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, salt, lemon juice and almond extract; beat 5 minutes. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cream; mix well. Stir in brandy. Pour batter into prepared pan. Pour Blackberry mixture over batter; swirl with knife. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes; reduce temperature to 350 degrees, and bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes. Turn oven off. Let cheesecake cool in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven; let cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Cover and chill 8 hours. Remove sides of pan.

Serve with Whole Berry Sauce.

WHOLE BERRY SAUCE DIRECTIONS: Drain Blackberries, reserving syrup. Combine syrup and jelly in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until jelly dissolves, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and water. Add to syrup mixture, and cook until thickened. Stir in Blackberries.

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

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