Almond Brittle Cheesecake

Although peanut brittle is found regularly to buy, I love to make my own almond brittle using whole blanched almonds. It has a buttery, salty taste and makes a perfect topping for this cheesecake. The cheesecake filling is made with almond butter, similar to peanut butter and available from health food shops or in most supermarkets. The recipe makes more almond brittle than you need but it stores well in an airtight container and makes a great sweet snack.