Chocolate Cheesecake

Directions

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   {"0":"Directions","2":"For Crust, spray bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Sprinkle","3":"almonds over bottom, patting gently onto pan; set aside.","5":"For Cheesecake, beat cream cheese and Equal in mixing bowl on","6":"medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Mix in","7":"eggs, egg whites and salt. Fold in sour cream and vanilla until","8":"combined. Gently mix in chocolate until blended. Pour batter over crust.","10":"Bake in preheated 325F oven 40 to 45 minutes or until center of","11":"cake is almost set. Cool on wire rack. Gently run metal spatula","12":"around rim of pan to loosen cake. Let cheesecake cool completely.","13":"Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. To serve, remove","14":"side of pan. Garnish top of cheesecake with fresh raspberries and","15":"mint, if desired. Cut cake into wedges."}