No messing around with a crust to make this pie, just sprinkle a buttered pie plate with graham cracker crumbs, top with a cheesecake-like filling and bake.

Cream Cheese Pie

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 large eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup almond, toasted

1. Sprinkle the bottom and side of a 9-inch pie plate greased with butter with graham cracker crumbs.
2. Beat softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar, and almond extract in a medium-sized bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and thick. Pour into the prepared pie plate.
3. Bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 20 minutes.
4. Combine sour cream, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl; blend well. Pour over the cooled cheese pie. Return to the oven and bake 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Chill before serving.

Makes 10 servings.