As a special treat for a friend, I baked an Almond cheesecake. The original recipe came from the Taste of Home website (https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/luscious-almond-cheesecake/). Instead of the vanilla wafers I used almond biscotti which added a even more almondy flavor.
Original recipe submitted by Brenda Clifford, Overland Park, Kansas Ingredients Crust:
In a bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, almonds and sugar; stir in the butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in extracts. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes (leave oven on). Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spoon around edge of cheesecake; carefully spread over filling. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and remove side of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.