EllenS Cheese Cake - cream cheese

Method

• Beat cream cheese until fluffy; add 2 tablespoons of sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and almond flavoring.
• Beat egg whites separately adding 1 cup sugar gradually.
• Beat until stiff, then fold into cheese mixture; pour into spring-form pan lined with crust and bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
• Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes, then mix remaining sour cream with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; spread on cake and top with remaining crumbs.
• Bake additional 5 minutes at 425°.
• Cool away from drafts; chill and remove sides of pan.
• Serves 10 to 12.