Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
20 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 cups sour cream
21 ounces canned cherry pie filling
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Mix crumbs, cinnamon and butter.
Press into 8 or 9 inch springform pan, covering bottom and sides evenly.
For filling, beat eggs well.
Add sugar, salt, vanilla and almond extracts, and cream cheese.
Beat until smooth.
Blend in sour cream.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 40 to 50 minutes.
The center will be slightly soft when done.
Remove and cool before adding topping.
Combine topping ingredients, mixing well.
Spread evenly over cooled cheesecake.
Chill before serving.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 70 min.