Ingredients

½cupalmonds

2½cupsgraham cracker crumbs,(24 full crackers)

½cupsugar

12tbspunsalted butter,melted

32ozcream cheese,(4 blocks), softened

1cupsugar

4large eggs

½cupsour cream

1tspalmond extract

1cancherry pie filling

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray.

Add the almonds to a food processor, then pulse until it makes small crumbs.

Mix the almonds, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter together, then press it into the baking dish in an even layer.

To a stand mixer, add the cream cheese and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy.

Lower the speed to medium, then add in the eggs, sour cream and vanilla until smooth.

Carefully spread the mixture on the crust, then bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until set and firm.

Top with canned cherry pie filling, spreading evenly over the cheesecake.

Chill completely, then serve, and enjoy!