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Rocky Road Cheesecake

1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 (1/4-ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
1/2 cup chopped nuts

1. Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter; press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Set aside.
2. Soften unflavored gelatin in cold water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, unsweetened baking cocoa, and vanilla; mix at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add the gelatin mixture; blend well.
3. Whip cream to soft peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture along with chopped nuts. Pour over the crust. Chill until firm.

Makes 12 servings.