Amaretto Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Amaretto Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sliced almonds, toasted; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted; 3 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 3 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup whipping cream; 1/3 cup amaretto; Garnishes: whipped cream, chopped toasted almonds

Servings: persons

2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup amaretto
Garnishes: whipped cream, chopped toasted almonds

1
Process almonds in a food processor until ground; add 1/4 cup sugar and butter, and process until blended. Press into bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of an aluminum foil-lined 9-inch springform pan.
2
Bake at 400u00b0 for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3
Beat cream cheese, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour; beat until smooth. Add whipping cream and amaretto; beat until blended. Spoon into crust.
4
Bake at 400u00b0 for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350u00b0, and bake 30 minutes or until center is firm. Turn off oven. Let cheesecake stand in oven, with oven door closed, 30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Cover and chill 8 hours.
5
Invert cheesecake onto serving dish. Garnish, if desired.

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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: 2 cups sliced almonds, toasted, 1 cup sugar, divided, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted, 3 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 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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