Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----CRUST-----
   1 1/2  cups          Graham wafer crumbs
     1/2  cup           Melted butter
     1/4  cup           Sugar -- optional
                        -----FILLING-----
   1      pound         Cream cheese -- softened
     1/2  cup           Sugar
   3                    Eggs
                        -----TOPPING-----
   1 1/2  cups          Sour cream
   1      cup           Sugar
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla extract
     1/2  teaspoon      Cinnamon -- or more
     1/2  cup           Flaked and toasted almonds
                        Use unblanched ones -- they are
                        Prettier

Preparation:

Crust: Mix together crust ingredients and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350F for 5 minutes. Filling: Beat cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, then beat in eggs until very smooth. Bake at 350F for about 20 minutes, oruntil firm in the centre. (May take 30 minutes) Topping: Mix sour cream, sugar, and vanilla. Spoon onto cake. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and distribute nuts over the top. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.