Almond White Chocolate Cheesecake

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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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.