Prep Time:  30 minutes

Cook Time:  40 minutes

Yield:  1 - 9 inch springform pan

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 3 eggs
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups sour cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, walnuts, cinnamon and melted butter together. Press on bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
3. 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.
4. 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.
    

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