"Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor, and making it in the slow cooker creates a silky, smooth texture that's hard to resist. —Krista Lanphier, Milwaukee, Wisconsin..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
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1 tablespoon sugar plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2-1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 to 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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TOPPING:
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2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
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1 teaspoon shortening
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Toasted sliced almonds