Instructions: Combine first 4 ingredients; press in bottom and up sides of a 10-inch springform pan. Chill. Beat cream cheese and 1-1/4 cups sugar at high speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add creme de cassis and salt; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Fold in shaved chocolate. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes. Combine sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and almond extract. Spread over cheesecake. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Refrigerate cheesecake immediately for at least 8 hours. Garnish with additional shave white chocolate. SOURCE; Beyond Parsley; The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri Americas Best Recipes;

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