NEW YORK CHEESE CAKE

---Crust-----

1/4 c. butter, melted
2 c. graham crackers, crushed, crumbs
or chocolate cookie crumbs

--FILLING:--

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
1 (16 oz.) sour cream
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. almond flavoring
3 eggs

CRUST: Mix butter and crumbs; pat into springform pan.

Mix all filling ingredients well, in food processor,
blender or with beaters. Pour into crust.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour; turn off oven and leave
in oven for 1 more hour.

Chill. TOPPING SUGGESTIONS: Fruit pie filling or chocolate
squares, melted or 1/2 cup sour cream with 2 tablespoons sugar.