Apple Cream Cheese Torte

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Ingredients for the Crust: 

1/2 cup butter 
1/3 cup sugar 
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour 

Ingredients for the Filling: 

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg 
1/2 tsp. vanilla 

1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
6 cups peeled and sliced tart apples 
1/4 cup slivered almonds 

Directions for the Crust: 

Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla. Blend in the flour.
Pat dough into the bottom and 1" up the sides of a 
10" spring-form pan. 

Directions for the Filling:

Combine the cream cheese and 1/4 cup of sugar.
Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. Pour into the pan. 

In a large bowl, combine the 1/3 cup of sugar and the cinnamon.
Add the apples and toss to coat. Arrange the apples over the
cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the almonds. 

Bake for 10 minutes in a pre-heated 450 degree F oven.
Reduce the heat to 400 degree F and bake for an additional
35 minutes or until the apples are tender. 

Optional: Serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream on top and
a dash of nutmeg.

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