Cheesecake recipe

1 servings

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

1 cup white sugar

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

5 eggs

1 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons white sugar

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, almond extract, eggs and salt.

Beat until smooth.

Pour into a greased deep dish pie plate.

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes.

To Make Topping: combine sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and stir until smooth.

Spread evenly on top of the baked cheesecake, then bake 10 minutes at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) to set the top.

Let cool, refrigerate several hours before serving.