Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie Pizza

Directions

1. 1
   Beat the butter or margarine 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 until combined.
3. 3
   Beat in egg yolk and vanilla until 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 350F (180C) oven about 25 minutes or until golden.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, beat together cream cheese, 1 egg, and the 1 tablespoon sugar until smooth.
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 almonds.
13. 13
    Bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until filling is set.
14. 14
    Cool in pan on a wire rack.
15. 15
    Cut in wedges.
16. 16
    Store in refrigerator.