Apple Danish Cheesecake

Apple Danish Cheesecake...an amazing dessert recipe to try ! Nice one !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Filling:

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 large egg

Topping:

• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds

INSTRUCTIONS
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-inch circle.
Transfer to a greased 9-inch springform pan; gently 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*F (175*C) for 40 to 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 and remove sides of pan. The dessert recipe of apple cheesecake is ready to serve....enjoy the dessert !