Foolproof Cheesecake

I really enjoy cheesecake and prefer a simple straightforward one. I don't need lots of fancy additions. But if you prefer a "dolled-up" version, throw something on top! My friend, Linda, gave me this recipe a long time ago. It always comes out perfect.

• Ready In: 1 hr 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• pie crust

• 1 3⁄4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup  melted butter

• cheesecake

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temp
• 3  cups sour cream
• 3  eggs
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Crust:
2. Mix all crust ingredients well. Press into a spring-form pan.
3. Bake 10 minutes at 350°F.
4. Cheesecake:
5. Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, almond extract and lemon juice until well blended.
6. Add softened cream cheese, beat well.
7. Fold in sour cream.
8. Pour into the crust and bake 1 1/2 hours at 350°F.
9. Cool completely before cutting.