Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract5-1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium)1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup sliced almonds
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in flour and vanilla until blended. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Pour over crust. In another large bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and the remaining sugar. Spoon over cream cheese layer.
Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 400°; bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle almonds over top; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Remove side of pan before slicing. Store in the refrigerator.
