- CRUST:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- FILLING:
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup lightly toasted slivered almonds
- Combine crust ingredients and mix well. Press firmly onto bottom and sides of 9-in. pan. Chill 30 minutes. For filling, combine cream cheese, eggs, brown sugar, buttermilk and vanilla in food processor. Process about 3 minutes or until smooth and free of lumps. Pour into crust, top with toasted almonds. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes until lightly browned. Cool, then cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Serve chilled.