Cinnamon Walnut Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is one of the first recipes I created back in 1976. I have served it every Thanksgiving since! Ingredients:
crust |
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs |
1tsp cinnamon (preferably saigon cinnamon) |
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
filling |
2 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened |
3 eggs |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/2 tsp salt |
1 tsp vanilla extract |
1/2 tsp almond extract |
3 cups sour cream |
Directions:
1. Combine graham cracker crumbs,cinnamon and walnuts
2. add melted butter and stir until well blended
3. reserve 1/4 cup and press the remaining in the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan
4. blend cream cheese, eggs, sugar, salt and extracts in an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth
5. mix in sour cream on low speed until well blended
6. pour into crust top with reserved crumbs and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour until set (its ok if the center is a bit jiggly)
7. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour
8. Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight
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