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Ingredients
| graham cracker crumbs: 2/3 cup |
| granulated sugar: 3 Tbl |
| salted butter: 5 Tbl |
| cream cheese: 2 8oz packages |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| almond extract: 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| eggs: 2 |
| amaretto liqueur: 3 Tbl |
| sour cream: 1 8oz container |
| granulated sugar: 1 Tbl |
| almond extract: 1/2 tsp |
| amaretto liqueur: 1 Tbl |
Amaretto Cheesecake III
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"A very yummy cheesecake made with amaretto. Serve topped with fresh berries."
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
40 min -
Servings
16 serving(s)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and 3 tablespoons sugar. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in almond extract and salt. Blend in the eggs, one at a time, on low speed. Stir in 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur. Pour batter into crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set. Allow to cool completely.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur. Mix well and spread over top of cooled cake. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours before removing from pan.