Luscious Almond Cheesecake
"I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years ago. It makes a heavenly cheesecake. My son Tommy has already told me he wants it again for his birthday cake this year. —Brenda Clifford, Overland Park, Kansas..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 40 wafers)
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3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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FILLING:
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4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1-1/4 cups sugar
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4 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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TOPPING:
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2 cups sour cream
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 cup toasted sliced almonds
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