Cheesecake Delight

This is a very rich and delicious recipe that has been in my family for years. Every time my mom or dad made this cheesecake--it's been a hit every time. In my own words, this cheescake recipe is "The Bomb"!! Try it!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1  pint sour cream
• 4  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract (optional)
• 1 1⁄3 cups sugar
• 3⁄4 cup  crushed  zwieback cookies
• 3  tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. For top and bottom of cheesecake: Mix together the crushed zwieback cookies, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 tsp of cinnamon and 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
2. Line bottom of spring pan with half the mixture and save other half for top of cake.
3. For cheesecake: mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, beaten eggs, almond extract and 1 and 1/3 cups of sugar.
4. Mix well with electric mixer until very smooth.
5. Pour into lined pan and top with the remainder of crumbs.
6. Bake at 375°F for 50 minutes.
7. Cool at room temperature.
8. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
9. Top with favorite fruit topping and enjoy!