Ingredients

1 cup Finely ground honey graham sticks (back to nature brand

2 tablespoons Sugar

5 tablespoons Unsalted butter

1/3 cup Almond flour

2 tablespoons Sliced almonds (no shell) finely ground

3 eight ounce Creme cheese softened

3/4 cup Sugar

3 Eggs

1 teaspoon Vanilla

1/8 cup Milk

1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

2 tablespoon Flour

16 ounces Topping Sour Creme

2 tablespoons Powdered sugar - add to taste

1 teaspoon Vanilla

Preparation

Stir together crust ingredients and press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of a buttered 8 or 9 inch spring-form pan. Put

Chill 30 minutes

For filling, in a large mixing bowl beat creme cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and flour until combined.

Beat in milk until smooth. Stir in eggs and lemon zest.

Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Place pan on a baking sheet.

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40 minutes for an 8 inch pan and 35 minutes for a 9 inch pan, or until a 2 1/2 inch area around the outside edge appears set when gently shaken

Cool i pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a sharp small knife, loosen the crust from sides of pan; cool for 30 minutes more. Remove the sides of the pan; cool cheesecake completely on rack.

Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving.