Apple Danish Cheesecake

Directions

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   1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 9-inch springform pan.
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   2.To create crust: In a smaller mixing bowl, mix flour, almonds and Equal-Lite. Cut in butter until crumbly.
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   3.Add extract. Shape dough into a ball and place between two sheets of waxed paper.
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   4.Roll out into a 10-inch circle.
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   5.Transfer to prepared container and gently press dough onto bottom and up sides of pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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   6.To build filling: In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, Equal-Lite and cream of tartar until smooth. Pour over crust.
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   7.To make topping: In a big mixing container, combine Equal-Lite with the maple-flavored syrup to blend.
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   8.Add flour and cinnamon and mix to combine.
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   9.Add apples and stir until coated. Spoon mixture over filling. Sprinkle with almonds.
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    10.Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
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    11.Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of container to loosen.