Baked Apple Crumble Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add the almond extract and mix until a dough forms. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and cream of tartar until smooth. Beat in the egg until just combined. Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add the sliced apples and toss until coated. Spoon the apple mixture over the cheesecake filling and sprinkle with the slivered almonds.

4. 4

   Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Allow the cheesecake to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen. Cool for 1 hour longer, then refrigerate overnight. Remove the springform pan before serving.