Creamy Cherry Almond Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk

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