Martha Washington Cherry Cheesecake Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon grnd cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon grnd nutmeg
• 1/2 c. slivered almonds
• 1/3 c. melted butter

1. Mix crumbs, sugar, spices and almonds.
2. Stir in melted butter, combining well.
3. Press crust into bottom and sides of 9 to 10 inch springform pan.
4. Prebake crust for 5 min at 350 degrees.
5. Let cold.
6. Combine and beat all ingredients for filling in food processor, or possibly using an electric mixer, till well blended.
7. If using mixer, beat at least 10 min.
8. Pour filling into chilled crust.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 min or possibly till filling is set.
10. Refrigerateat least 4 hrs.
11. Prepare glaze by mixing the sugar and cornstarch well in a saucepan.
12. Stir in cherry juice and water to make 1 1/3 c.. Simmer over medium heat till thickened, stirring all the time.
13. Remove from heat.
14. Add in a few drops of red food coloring, if you like.
15. Arrange cherries proportionately over top of cheesecake.
16. Pour glaze over.
17. Chill.
18. NOTE: I use almond extract in filling.
19. Also use a few drops in glaze.

graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, grnd nutmeg, almonds, butter

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/martha-washington-cherry-cheesecake-10720 (may not work)