Tempting Trifle Cheesecake

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 c Soft coconut Macaroons
 * 3/4 c Sugar
 * 1/2 c whipping cream
 * 2 tb Sweet sherry
 * 10 oz Red raspberry preserves
 * 1 x Toasted slivered almonds
 * 24 oz cream cheese, Softened
 * 4 ea Large eggs
 * 1/2 c sour cream
 * 1 ts vanilla
 * 1/2 c whipping cream, Whipped

Directions

 * 1) Soft coconut macroon cookies crumbs.
 * 2) Press crumbs onto bottom of greased 9-inch springform pan.
 * 3) Bake at 325 degrees F., 15 minutes.
 * 4) Combine cream cheese and Sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixture until well blended.
 * 5) Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in sour cream, whipping cream, sherry and vanilla; pour over crust.
 * 6) Bake at 325 degrees F., 1 hour and 10 minutes.
 * 7) Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool befroe removing rim of pan. Chill.
 * 8) Heat preserves in saucepan over low heat until melted.
 * 9) Strain to remove seeds. Spoon over cheesecake, spreading to edges.
 * 10) Dollop with whipped cream; top with almonds.