Cinnamon cheesecake

1 cake

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupGraham wafer crumbs
½cupMelted butter
1poundsCream cheese; softened
½cupSugar
cupSour cream
½cupFlaked and toasted almonds. Use unblanched ones, they
¼cupSugar; optional
3Eggs are prettier
1cupSugar
1teaspoonVanilla extract
½teaspoonCinnamon; or more

Directions

CRUST

FILLING

TOPPING

Crust: Mix together crust ingredients and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350F for 5 minutes.

Filling: Beat cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, then beat in eggs until very smooth. Bake at 350F for about 20 minutes, oruntil firm in the centre. (May take 30 minutes) Topping: Mix sour cream, sugar, and vanilla. Spoon onto cake.

Sprinkle with cinnamon, and distribute nuts over the top. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.

**This cake is better made at least 1 day ahead** From the kitchen of Mrs. Karel Nordstr”m Submitted By CHRIS NORDSTROM On 10-24-94