Christmas Cheesecake with English Toffee Filling

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

graham cracker crumbs (from about 5 ounces graham crackers)

1/2 cup

toasted almonds, finely chopped

1/2 cup

English toffee bits (such as Skor)

2 tbsp

(packed) dark brown sugar

1/4 tsp

salt

6 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted

4 8 ounce packages

cream cheese, room temperature

1 cup

(packed) dark brown sugar

large eggs

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

1/4 tsp

almond extract

8 oz

chocolate-covered English toffee (such as Skor or Heath bars), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 16 ounce container

sour cream

1/2 cup

sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

Assorted candies (such as gumdrops and holiday M&M’s)