Amaretto Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Amaretto Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Graham Cracker Crust; 1 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs (or crushed amaretti macaroons); 1/2 cup toasted almond, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon Amaretto; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; Cheesecake Filling; 4 ounces almond paste, such as Odense (or marzipan); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons white flour; 1/3 cup Amaretto (such as DiSarono); 24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 3 eggs, at room temperature; Topping; 1 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons Amaretto; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Servings: persons

Graham Cracker Crust
1 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs (or crushed amaretti macaroons)
1/2 cup toasted almond, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Amaretto
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
4 ounces almond paste, such as Odense (or marzipan)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons white flour
1/3 cup Amaretto (such as DiSarono)
24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 eggs, at room temperature
Topping
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons Amaretto
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1
For the crust: Combine all the ingredients into a paste. Press the paste onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
2
For the cheesecake filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3
Combine the almond paste, sugar, and flour in a food processor; beat until smooth. Place this into a mixing bowl and beat in one-third of the cream cheese at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
4
For the topping: Combine the sour cream, amaretto, and sugar; mix well. Spread it evenly on the cheesecake and return the cake to the oven for an additional 20 minutes, or until set.
5
Refrigerate 6 hours or over night; serve chilled.

1523

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Graham Cracker Crust, 1 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs (or crushed amaretti macaroons), 1/2 cup toasted almond, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon Amaretto, and more.

Yes, Amaretto 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.

Amaretto Cheesecake

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