ALMOND APPLE CHEESECAKE

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Cheesecake-who doesn't like cheesecake? When the fruit ripens on our backyard trees, this treat is a must. The flavorful apple-cinnamon-nut topping and the raspberry jam layer make this dessert outstanding.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter,cubed
1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; prick with a fork. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until soft but set. Cool on a wire rack. , Carefully spread jam over crust. For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat just until blended. Spread over jam. For topping, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add apples and toss to coat. Spoon over filling. Sprinkle with almonds. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.