New York Cheesecake I

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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 474 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix graham cracker crumbs, walnuts, cinnamon and melted butter together. Press on bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan.

Step 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.

Step 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.