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Amaretto Cheesecake  

A delicious almond flavored cheesecake.
Course Cheesecake, Dessert
Cuisine All-American
Keyword almond, Amaretto, cheesecake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 day
Servings 12 servings
Calories 399kcal
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Equipment

  • springform pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground almonds
  • 4 8 oz packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons  amaretto liqueur, optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and ground almonds. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a greased 9 inch springform pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the amaretto, extracts and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake at 325º for 55 to 60 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Combine sour cream, sugar and almond extract; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer. Remove from oven and sprinkle with silvered almonds. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1.2mg