Apple Cheese Platz

Directions

Preheat oven to 450F. Cream butter and sugar together thoroughly. Blend in flour. Press evenly onto bottom and 1½ inch up sides of 1½ inch springform pan. Spread jam evenly over the bottom the crust.

Beat all filling ingredients together with the electric mixer until smooth and light. Spread over jam.

Toss apples, sugar and cinnamon together to coat well. Spoon over filling. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 450F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 400℉ (200℃) for 25 to 30 minutes or until set and apples are tender.

Cool slightly and remove pan rim.