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Saturday, July 12, 2008

[realfood] New York Style Cheesecake

 

 

             New York Style Cheesecake

 

2 cups, graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 cup butter, melted

2 1/2 cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

2 tsps. vanilla

1/2 tsp. almond extract

3 eggs

3 cups sour cream

1/4 tsp.salt

fresh fruits, for garnish

 

1. To prepare the crust:  Combine the walnuts, cinnamon and graham cracker crumbs. Add the melted butter.  Reserve 1/2 ot the mixture for the top. Press the rest on the bottom and sides of an 8 inch springform pan.

2. Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, almond extract and salt until the mixture becomes smooth. Add the eggs slowly while beating  at a slower pace.

3. To prepare the cheesecake:

        Place the mixture in the crust and top with the reserved crumbs. Bake in an oven at 375 F for at least an hour. Cool on a wire rack. Chill for 5 hours.

4. Garnish with fresh fruits before serving.


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