Apple Cheesecake

For the crust: Combine all of the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Using your hands, mix well and spread mixture on bottom and up the sides of a spring form pan. Push the pastry to within 1/2 inch from the top of the pan. Set aside.

For the filling: Cream together the sugar and cream cheese. Then add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, blending after each addition. Finally add the egg white and blend until incorporated. Pour into the pastry lined pan.

For the topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon and then toss apples into the mixture until well coated. Layer apples over cheesecake layer. You can add almond slivers on top if desired. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 minutes and then reduce heat to 375F for 30 to 35 minutes. Refrigerate after cooled. Best if cooled overnight.