Instructions: 1. Prepare Vanilla Wafer Crust. Beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla and almond extract on medium speed until smooth.

2. Microwave uncovered on medium (50%) 8 to 9 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until hot and thickened. Pour into shell. Refrigerate uncovered 1 hour or until cool.

3. Prepare Chocolate Glaze. Pour over top of cheesecake; garnish with almonds.

Refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled. Immediately refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.

VANILLA WAFER CRUST

1. Place margarine in quiche dish, 9 X 1-1/2 inches, or pie plate, 9 X 1-1/4 inches. Microwave uncovered on high 30 to 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in crumbs.

2. Press mixture evenly on bottom and against side of dish. Microwave uncovered 1 minute.

RICH CHOCOLATE GLAZE

1. Measure whipping cream in 1-cup measure. Microwave uncovered on high 1 to 2 minutes or until hot (do not boil).

2. Stir in chocolate chips until smooth and thickened; cool.

500-WATT MICROWAVE: YOU MAY NEED TO INCREASE MICROWAVE TIMES.

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