Cardamom Cheesecake Bars – Emperor Akbar

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup cold butter
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds