Almond White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Almond White Chocolate Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST; 5 1/2 ounces shortbread cookies; 1/2 cup almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; FOR THE FILLING; 8 ounces white chocolate; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons Amaretto; 4 large eggs

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRUST
5 1/2 ounces shortbread cookies
1/2 cup almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
FOR THE FILLING
8 ounces white chocolate
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
6 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons Amaretto
4 large eggs

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FOR THE CRUST:.
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Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat ot 350u00b0F.
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Butter 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4 inch sides.
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Grind shortbreads and almonds in a food processor. Add butter and process until clumps form. Press the dough into the pan bottom. Bake until golden brown - about 8 minutes. Cool crust completely. But maintain oven temperature.
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FOR THE FILLING:.
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In top of double boiler set over barely simmering water, stir white chocolate until it is melted. Remove pan from water.
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Using a mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until completely blended and smooth. Add sour cream and Amaretto and beat until well-blended. Beat 1 egg at a time, then beat in melted chocolate.
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Pour filling into crust and bake until golden and puffed. Center will be set in just about 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes. Cool pan on rack and refrigerate until cold.
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Before serving, run a knife around the sides of the spring-form pan to loosen the cake. Remove the pan sides and smooth the sides of the cake with a knife or spatula. Transfer the caker to a platter, garnish with additional chopped, toasted almonds and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUST, 5 1/2 ounces shortbread cookies, 1/2 cup almonds, toasted, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Almond White Chocolate Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond White Chocolate Cheesecake

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