Cherry Cheesecake Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F
2. 2
   Fit 1 crust into 9 inch pie plate.
3. 3
   Unroll remaining crust on a cutting board; cut in 1⁄2-in.-wide strips.
4. 4
   Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate.
5. 5
   Mix sugar and cornstarch in a medium bowl.
6. 6
   Add cream cheese; beat on medium speed until smooth.
7. 7
   On low speed, beat in egg and extract until just blended.
8. 8
   Spread batter evenly in crust; spoon pie filling evenly over top.
9. 9
   Beat egg white with a fork until foamy.
10. 10
    Brush on pastry strips.
11. 11
    Arrange about 8 strips evenly spaced across pie filing.
12. 12
    Place 8 more strips diagonally over first strips to form a lattice (discard remaining strips).
13. 13
    Trim and press ends to bottom crust.
14. 14
    Brush rim with egg white; press on almonds.
15. 15
    Bake 50 to 60 minutes until crust is golden brown and cherries bubble.
16. 16
    Remove to a wire rack to cool.