Christmas Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. gingersnap crumbs
1 1/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted and divided
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 c. melted butter
4 (8 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
4 eggs
1 c. canned pumpkin, mashed
1/4 c. brandy
3 Tbsp. half and half cream
16 oz. sour cream
1/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. brandy
green candied cherry wedges

Preparation

Combine gingersnaps, 1/3 cup almonds and cinnamon.
Add butter; blend well.
Press evenly into bottom of 10-inch spring-form pan.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Cool completely.