Description:

I had this recently on vacation, it is delectible! Try it!

Source:

From Rise & Dine, by Marcy Claman via S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:8

Ingredients

• Coffee Cake Ingredients:
• 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) butter
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) sour cream
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract
• Filling Ingredients:
• 8 oz (224 grm). cream cheese
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) raspberry jam
• Topping Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced almonds

Preparation

• Coffee Cake Directions:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
• In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in the butter using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Reserve 1 cup (225 ml) of crumbs for topping.
• To remaining crumb mixture, add baking powder, baking soda, salt, sour cream, egg, and almond extract; blend well.
• Spread batter over bottom and 2 inches up sides of a greased and floured 9-inch springform pan.
• Batter should be 1/4-inch thick on sides.
• Filling Directions:
• In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and egg and blend well.
• Pour over batter in pan.
• Spoon jam evenly over the cheese filling.
• Topping Directions:
• In a small bowl, combine 1 cup (225 ml) of reserved crumbs and almonds and sprinkle over top.
• Baking Directions:
• Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until crean cheese is set and crust is a deep golden brown.
• Cool 15 minutes, remove sides, and cool completely.

Comments

Note: Best served at room temperature.

Approximate values per serving: 574 calories, 30 g fat, 122 mg cholesterol, 69 g carbohydrates, .6 g fiber, 9 g protein, 448 mg sodium, 47 percent calories from fat.