1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 large eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup almond, toasted
Sprinkle the bottom and side of a 9-inch pie plate greased with butter with graham cracker crumbs.
Beat softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar, and almond extract in a medium-sized bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and thick. Pour into the prepared pie plate. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 20 minutes.
Combine sour cream, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl; blend well. Pour over the cooled cheese pie. Return to the oven and bake 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Chill before serving.
makes 10 servings.