Good-Cooking - Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Walnut Crust

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 pounds cream cheese, softened
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream