Apple Danish Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   For crust, combine flour, ground almonds, and sugar.
2. 2
   Cut in butter until crumbly.
3. 3
   Add extract.
4. 4
   Shape dough into a ball and place between 2 sheets of waxed paper.
5. 5
   Roll dough into a 10 inch circle and transfer to a greased 9 inch springform pan.
6. 6
   Press the dough gently around bottom and up sides of pan.
7. 7
   Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
8. 8
   FILLING:.
9. 9
   Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cream of tartar until smooth.
10. 10
    Add the egg and beat on low until combined.
11. 11
    Pour over crust.
12. 12
    TOPPING:.
13. 13
    Combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
14. 14
    Add apples and stir until combined.
15. 15
    Spoon apples over filling and sprinkle with the slivered almonds.
16. 16
    Bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes.
17. 17
    Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
18. 18
    Run knife around edge of pan to loosen and cool for another hour.
19. 19
    Refrigerate overnight, and then remove sides of pan.