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Beat the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
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Add the 3/4 cup sugar and beat till combined.
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Beat in egg yolk and vanilla till combined.
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Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
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Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
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Spread dough in a lightly greased 12 or 13 inch pizza pan.
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Bake in a 350-F oven about 25 minutes or till golden.
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Meanwhile, beat together cream cheese, 1 egg and the 1 tbl sugar till smoth.
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Spread over hot crust to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
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Dollop preserve on top.
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With a knife, carefully swirl preserve to marble.
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Sprinkle with almond.
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Bake 5 to 10 minutes more till filling is set.
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Cool in pan on a wire rack.
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Cut in wedges.
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Store in refrigerator.