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Apple Danish Cheesecake

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 egg
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/3 cup slivered almonds

In a small bowl, combine flour, almonds and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly.
Add extract. Shape dough into a ball; place between two sheets of waxed paper.
Roll out into a 10-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan; gently

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 12, 2008

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press dough against the bottom and up the sides of pan. Refrigerate for 30
minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and cream of tartar until
smooth. Add egg; beat on low just until combined. Pour over crust. In a bowl,
combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add apples and stir until coated. Spoon
over the filling. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or
until golden brown. 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.

Yield: 8-10 servings.