Ingredients

  • 2 14 cups flour
  • 34 cup sugar
  • 34 cup cold butter
  • 34 cup sour cream
  • 12 teaspoon baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 14 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 34 cup peach preserves
  • 12 cup sliced almonds

Method

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Set aside 1 cup for topping.
  • To the remaining crumb mixture, add the sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, egg and almond extract; beat until blended.
  • Press onto the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar and egg.
  • Spoon into prepared crust.
  • Top with preserves.
  • Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture; top with almonds.
  • Place pan on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until filling is set and crust is golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • Carefully run a knife around edge of the pan to loosen; remove sides of pan.
  • Cool for 1 1/2 hours before slicing.
  • Store in the refrigerator.