Almond Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups vanilla wafers, crushed (about 40 wafers)
• 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• FILLING:
• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• TOPPING:
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1/8 cup almonds, toasted and sliced