1. Lightly grease & line a deep 20cm spring- form pan with baking paper
2. Place biscotti in a food processor & blitz until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
3. Add melted butter & mix until well combined.
4. Place in prepared pan, pressing mixture down to create a firm base. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, using an electric mixer beat soft cheese, sugar, vanilla, zests & juice until mixture is smooth.
6. Place water in a small saucepan, sprinkle over gelatine & leave to sponge for 5 minutes.
7. Place saucepan over a low heat, until mixture dissolves, making sure it does not boil. Add to cheese mixture, mixing until well combined.
8. In a clean mixing bowl whip cream to soft peaks. Gently fold cream into cheese mixture until combined.
9. Pour mixture over prepared base & refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
10. For the topping, heat a deep frying pan over a medium heat.
11. Add cherries & sugar together, tossing to combine.
12. Cover & cook for about 5 minutes, until juices are reduced & glossy. Allow to cool.

To serve, place cheesecake on a serving plate, top with cherries & sprinkle
over almonds.