Caramel and Almond Cheesecake | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 500 ml (2 cups) lightly packed almond powder
• 45 ml (3 tbsp) brown sugar
• 45 ml (3 tbsp) melted butter
• 2 sheets heavy-duty aluminum foil, 45 cm (18-inch) wide
• 3 blocks 250 g cream cheese, softened
• 180 ml (3/4 cup) sugar
• 90 ml (6 tbsp) sour cream
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds only
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) water
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) 35% cream, warm
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) chopped toasted almonds