Tempting Trifle Cheesecake

Directions

BASE: Press crumbs onto bottom of greased 9-inch springform pan.

Bake at 325F 15 minutes.

BODY: Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Blend in sour cream, whipping cream, sherry and vanilla; pour over crust.

Bake at 325, 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.

Chill.

TOPPING: Heat preserves in saucepan over low heat until melted.

Strain to remove seeds.

Spoon over cheesecake, spreading to edges.

Top with whipped cream and almonds.