Caramel and Almond Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line the bottom of a 20 cm (8-inch) springform pan with parchment paper. Butter the inside of the pan.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the almonds, brown sugar and butter. Press firmly at the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool.

3. 3

   Wrap the outside bottom and sides tightly with aluminum foil base. Double the foil. Reduce the oven temperature to 165 °C (325 °F).