LUSCIOUS ALMOND CHEESECAKE(overnight)

* Exported from MasterCook II *

LUSCIOUS ALMOND CHEESECAKE (overnight)

Recipe By : Brenda Clifford (ToH Apr/May 95)
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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CRUST
1 1/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter -- melted
FILLING
4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese -- softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING
2 cups (16 oz) sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 cup toasted sliced almonds

In a bowl, combine wafers, almonds and sugar; add the butter and mix well.
Press into the bottom of an ungreased 10-in springform pan; set aside. In a
large mixing bowl, beat cream sheese and sugar until creamy. Add 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 mintues. Combine sour
cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over filling. Return to the 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.

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