Ingredients

  • 123 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup sugar divided
  • 1/4 cup almonds sliced, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons margarine melted
  • 3 packages cream cheese softened, 8 ounces each
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, light firmly packed
  • 1/2 cup almonds sliced
  • 1/2 cup coconut flaked

Method

  • In bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 13 cup sugar, chopped almonds and margarin e; press on bottom and 2-inches up side of 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
  • In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese and remaini ng 23 cup sugar until smooth; blend in eggs, sour cream, pumpkin and spice.
  • Pour into prepared crust.
  • Bake at 350F (180C) F for 1 hour.
  • Turn off oven.
  • Open door slightly; leave cheesecake in oven for 30 minutes.
  • Spread Almond Crunch Topping over warm cheesecake.
  • Broil 6 inches from heat source for 2 minutes or unt il golden brown.
  • Chill at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Almond Crunch Topping: In small saucepan, heat margarine and brown sugar until dissolved.
  • Stir in Slic ed Almonds and flaked coconut.