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Combine crumbs and butter.
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Firmly press crumb mix in bottom of a 10-inch springform pan.
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Chill.
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Place Blackberries in container of an blender or possibly processor; process till smooth.
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Press Blackberry puree through a sieve; throw away seeds.
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Combine Blackberry puree and 1/2 c. sugar, mixing well.
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Beat cream cheese till light and fluffy.
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Add in remaining 1 c. sugar, flour, salt, lemon juice and almond extract; beat 5 min.
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Add in Large eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add in cream; mix well.
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Stir in brandy.
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Pour Blackberry mix over batter; swirl with knife.
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Bake at 425 degrees for 10 min; reduce temperature to 350 degrees, and bake for 1 hour and 5 min.
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Turn oven off.
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Let cheesecake cold in oven 1 hour.
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Remove from oven; let cold to room temperature on a wire rack.
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Cover and refrigerate8 hrs.
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Remove sides of pan.
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Serve with Whole Berry Sauce.
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WHOLE BERRY SAUCE DIRECTIONS: Drain Blackberries, reserving syrup.
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Combine syrup and jelly in a saucepan; cook over medium heat till jelly dissolves, stirring occasionally.
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Combine cornstarch and water.
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Add in to syrup mix, and cook till thickened.
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Stir in Blackberries.