Old Fashioned Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine almonds and wafer crumbs; stir in butter.
2. 2
   Press onto the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of an ungreased 9 inch springform pan.
3. 3
   Bake at 350 for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Cool on a wire rack.
5. 5
   In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
6. 6
   Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
7. 7
   Beat in vanilla and lemon peel just until blended.
8. 8
   Pour into crust.
9. 9
   Place pan on a baking sheet.
10. 10
    Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set.
11. 11
    Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; carefully spread over filling.
12. 12
    Bake 10 minutes longer or until edges appear dry.
13. 13
    Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
14. 14
    Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
15. 15
    Cover and chill overnight.
16. 16
    Remove sides of pan.
17. 17
    Top with fresh fruit.
18. 18
    Refrigerate leftovers.