Cherry Almond Pastry
 

Cherry Almond Pastry

2 cups of flour
3/4 cup of butter or margarine
3/4 cup of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/3 cup of sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup of maraschino cherries, cut up
1/4 cup of almond slices
1/2 cup of chocolate chips

Combine flour, butter, sugar and salt. Beat on low speed of mixer
until particles are fine. Press 2/3 of the mixture firmly into bottom
of ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 375ºF. for 15 minutes. Blend
together cream cheese, sugar and egg until smooth and creamy. Stir in
remaining ingredients. Spread over partially baked crust. Sprinkle
with remaining crumbs. Bake at 375ºF. for 25-30 minutes or until light
golden brown.