Tempting Trifle Cheesecake

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

* Soft coconut macroon cookies crumbs.

Press crumbs onto bottom of greased 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake at
325 degrees F., 15 minutes.

Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric
mixture until well blended.