New York Cheesecake

November 19, 2013

Smooth, creamy, luxurious cheesecake dessert.

For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups (7 ounces) graham crackers
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup slivered almonds, finely ground
Pinch of salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake:
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ¼ cup granulated sugar, divided
Pinch of salt
¼ cup all-purpose flour
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup sour cream
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 – 5 drops of almond extract
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1. Combine sugar cookie crumbs, sugar, ground almonds, and salt in a bowl. Drizzle melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Press into the bottom and up the sides (as far as it'll go) of a lightly...
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Nutritions

Calories
293

Sodium
143mg
5% DV

Fat
12g
18% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
43g
14% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV

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