Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; firmly press crumb mixture evenly into bottom and up sides of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.
Beat cream cheese at high speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar and flour, mixing well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate and almond extract; beat until well blended. Stir in sour cream, blending well. Pour into prepared crust.
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 225°; bake 1 hour or until cheesecake is almost set. Turn oven off, and partially open door; leave cake in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven; cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Run a knife around edge of pan, and release sides.
Place chocolate morsels and shortening in top of a double boiler; place over simmering water, and cook until chocolate melts, stirring often. Spoon glaze over cheesecake. Garnish, if desired. Store in refrigerator.
Tip: Dip knife into hot water for easier cutting.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3780.45 Kcal (15828 kJ)
Calories from fat	2641.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	293.48g	452%
Cholesterol	1058.99mg	353%
Sodium	733.83mg	31%
Potassium	1990.5mg	42%
Total Carbs	232.23g	77%
Sugars	174.36g	697%
Dietary Fiber	29.93g	120%
Protein	84.05g	168%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	14.1mg	78%
Calcium	1001.2mg	100%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	380.19 Kcal (1592 kJ)
Calories from fat	265.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.51g	452%
Cholesterol	106.5mg	353%
Sodium	73.8mg	31%
Potassium	200.18mg	42%
Total Carbs	23.36g	77%
Sugars	17.54g	697%
Dietary Fiber	3.01g	120%
Protein	8.45g	168%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	25%
Iron	1.4mg	78%
Calcium	100.7mg	100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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