For crust

Cream and press into bottom and 1-inch up the sides of springform pan.

For filling

Cream sugar and cream cheese. Add egg and vanilla. Spread over crust.

Toss apples with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Arrange apples in a spiral pattern over the filling. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon and sugar and sliced almonds.

Preheat oven to 450 F. Bake for ten minutes, then reduce temperature to 400 F and back for 25 minutes more. Cool before chilling. Serve at room temperature.

Serves 8