LUSCIOUS ALMOND CHEESECAKE

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This is a recipe from a taste of home "cheese baking contest". I made this today for a family renunion and it was very well received and it was quite wonderful, if i do say so myself. enjoy!

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h20m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup toasted sliced, almonds

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine wafers, almonds and sugar; add the butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a ungreased 10 inch springform pan; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extracts; beat just until blended. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over filling. Return to oven for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack; chill overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and remove sides of pan. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.8, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 157.8, Sodium 293.8, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 25.9, Protein 9.9

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