2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/4 c. butter, melted
6 egg yolks, well beaten
1 c. sugar
Dash of salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 c. sour cream
6 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 can cherry pie filling
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In medium mixing bowl combine crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, pecans and melted butter. Mix well, line bottom and sides of a well greased 9 inch spring form pan.

In a large bowl combine egg yolks, sugar and salt. Add cream cheese and blend well. Add vanilla, almond extract and sour cream. Beat until light and creamy. Fold in egg whites. Spoon mixture into crumb lined pan. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes. Turn off oven let sit in oven 1 hour longer to cool. Top with cherry pie filling.