Austrian Apple Cheese Tart

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   Preheat oven to 450F and place rack in center of oven.

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   Butter, or spray with a non stick spray, a 9 inch (23 cm) spring form pan.

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   In the bowl of your food processor, place the flour, salt, and sugar and pulse to blend together.

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   Add the butter and pulse until dough just begins to come together.

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   Spoon the dough onto the bottom and one inch up the sides of the pan.

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   Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator.

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   In a food processor process the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and mix well.

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   Blend in the egg and vanilla extract and process until smooth. Remove the crust from the fridge and pour in the filling.

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   Return to refrigerator while you prepare the topping.

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    Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Toss the sliced apples in the sugar mixture.

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    Spoon the apples evenly over the cream cheese layer and sprinkle with almonds.

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    Place the spring form pan on a larger baking sheet to catch any drips.

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    Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and bake for another 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is brown, the apples are tender when pierced with a sharp knife, and the filling is almost set. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool.

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    Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.