Christmas Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. gingersnap crumbs
• 1 1/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted and divided
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/3 c. melted butter
• 4 (8 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
• 1 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 4 eggs
• 1 c. canned pumpkin, mashed
• 1/4 c. brandy
• 3 Tbsp. half and half cream
• 16 oz. sour cream
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. brandy
• green candied cherry wedges