1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 eggs
1-1/2 lbs cream cheese
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp lemon rind
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1 pt sour cream
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
almond extract
Topping
3 tbsp graham cracker crumbs
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Butter bottom and sides of 9" spring form pan. Cover with graham cracker crumbs.
Filling: In electric mixer, beat eggs and add small pieces of cream cheese at a time, beating until well mixed. Add lemon juice, lemon rind. vanilla and sugar gradually as you are heating with mixer. Continue beating for 10 minutes. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes in 375° F oven. Remove from oven and set oven for 450°. Beat sour cream with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and a few drops almond extract. Beat 5 minutes. Spread on top of cheesecake and bake 10 more minutes. Upon removal, sprinkle top with mixture of graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon.
