Almond Cheesecake Bars

These are yummy frozen slices of cheesecake dipped in chocolate and then smothered in almonds (and caramel and whatever else your heart desires!). I got this recipe from the back of a postcard that was sent to me by a local realtor. Very quick and tasty treat!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 bars

Ingredients

• 2 (5 ounce) bags  almonds (chopped and toasted)
• 2  cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2  cups white chocolate chips
• 1  whole  cheesecake (frozen)
• 4  tablespoons shortening
• 6  wooden popsicle sticks

Directions

1. In separate bowls, combine each chocolate with 2 tablespoons shortening and melt in microwave for 60 seconds (or until melted together).
2. Stir and heat ever 30 seconds until chocolate is smooth.
3. Let cool a little, but keep warm.
4. Insert a popsicle stick into a frozen piece of cheesecake and dip into chocolate.
5. Twirl to remove excess.
6. Quickly sprinkle nuts on all sides.
7. Place on wax paper and transfer immediately to freezer to set.