Aunt Patsy’s Cheese Cake

by Pat Ristow

3 eggs, well beaten
2 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3 c. sour cream
1 recipe graham, nut crust

Combine eggs, cheese, sugar, salt, and extract; beat until smooth. Blend in sour cream, pour into graham nut crust. Trim with some of the reserved crumbs. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes, until set. Cool. Chill well (about 4 or 5 hours) before serving. Spoon fresh
strawberries over each serving.

Crust: Combine 1 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 c. finely chopped nuts, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 c. melted margarine or butter. Press on bottom of spring form pan about 2 1 /2 inches up on side.