Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie Pizza

Directions

1. 1
   Beat the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add the 3/4 cup sugar and beat till combined.
3. 3
   Beat in egg yolk and vanilla till combined.
4. 4
   Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
5. 5
   Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
6. 6
   Spread dough in a lightly greased 12 or 13 inch pizza pan.
7. 7
   Bake in a 350-F oven about 25 minutes or till golden.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, beat together cream cheese, 1 egg and the 1 tbl sugar till smoth.
9. 9
   Spread over hot crust to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
10. 10
    Dollop preserve on top.
11. 11
    With a knife, carefully swirl preserve to marble.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with almond.
13. 13
    Bake 5 to 10 minutes more till filling is set.
14. 14
    Cool in pan on a wire rack.
15. 15
    Cut in wedges.
16. 16
    Store in refrigerator.