Bavarian Apple Cheesecake

Ingredients

Directions

In medium mixer bowl, beat sugar, margarine, shortening, and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer til combined.

Blend in flour and salt until crumbly.

Pat onto the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.

Set aside.

Place apple slices in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.

Cover with foil.

Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.

Add the eggs, all at once, beating on low speed just until combined.

Pour into dough-lined pan.

Arrange warm apple slices on top of filling.

Combine the remaing sugar and cinnamon.

Sprinkle, with the almonds, on top of the warm apples.

Bake, at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes or until golden.

Cool.

Remove sides and place cake on serving platter.

Cover; chill 4-24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.