Using pastry blender, cut in butter until like coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture. Spread batter over bottom and two inches up sides of greased and floured springform pan. Spread over batter in pan.
Spoon preserves evenly over cheese filling.
In small bowl, combine 1 cup of crumb mixture and sliced almonds. Sprinkle over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes. You found this recipe on 1st Traveler's Choice Internet Cookbook.