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Did you know that the reason for
toasting nuts is to bring out the flavor. You can do it on the stove in a saute
pan or in the oven at 350°F. Watch the nuts carefully as they tend to burn
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Almond Praline Cheesecake
Crust:
1 C. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 C. almonds roasted and chopped fine
1/3 C. brown sugar
1/3 C. melted butter
Combine crust ingredients and mix well. Press on the bottom of a 9 inch
springform pan. Bake at 350°F. for 10 minutes. Cool.
Filling:
24 oz. cream cheese
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 C. sugar
4 eggs
1 t. almond extract
1 t. vanilla
Mix cream cheese, sugar and sweetened milk together and blend until smooth. Add
eggs and beat until fluffy. Add almond extract and vanilla. Pour into prepared
crust.
Bake at 425°F. for 10 minutes and then turn oven down to 300°F. and bake for 1
hour or until center is set.
Topping:
1/3 C. brown sugar
1/3 C. whipping cream
1/2 C. slivered almonds
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and whipped cream. Cook and stir until sugar
dissolves. Simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in
almonds. Cool. When cheesecake is cool, add topping. Chill.
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