NEW YORK CHEESECAKE I

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A delicious smooth cheesecake served with or without a fruit topping. I like to make this cheesecake a day or so before I wish to serve it. It always seems to taste better with the extra setting time.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes New York Cheesecake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup melted butter
3 eggs
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
3 cups sour cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, walnuts, cinnamon and melted butter together. Press on bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
Combine 3 well-beaten eggs, cream cheese, sugar, salt, vanilla and almond extract. Beat until smooth. Blend in the sour cream and pour into the crumb crust.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 35 minutes or just till set. Cool. Chill well, about 4 or 5 hours. Filling will be soft. May be served as is or topped with your favorite fruit topping or glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 133.2 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 335.6 mg, Sugar 20.9 g