Amaretto Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Amaretto Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 11 vanilla sandwich cream cookies, crushed; 3 tbsp (45 ml). chopped almonds, toasted; 3 tbsp (45 ml). butter or margarine; 3 8 oz (224 grm). packages cream cheese; 2/3 cup (150 ml) sugar; 5 tsp (25 ml). cornstarch; 3 eggs; 1 egg yolk; 1/4 cup (60 ml) whipping cream; 1/2 cup (125 ml) amaretto; 2 tsp (10 ml). almond extract; 1/3 cup (80 ml) chopped almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

11 vanilla sandwich cream cookies, crushed
3 tbsp (45 ml). chopped almonds, toasted
3 tbsp (45 ml). butter or margarine
3 8 oz (224 grm). packages cream cheese
2/3 cup (150 ml) sugar
5 tsp (25 ml). cornstarch
3 eggs
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup (60 ml) whipping cream
1/2 cup (125 ml) amaretto
2 tsp (10 ml). almond extract
1/3 cup (80 ml) chopped almonds, toasted

1
In a small bowl stir together crushed cookies and chopped almonds.
2
Add melted butter or margarine and stir till well combined.
3
Press crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
4
In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar and cornstarch.
5
Beat with an electric mixer till smooth.
6
Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Stir in whipping cream, amaretto, and almond extract.
8
Stir in almonds
9
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
10
Bake at 400 degrees (200 C.) for 10 minutes.
11
Lower temperature to 200 degrees (90 C.) and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or till center no longer looks wet or shiny.
12
Remove the cake from the oven and run a knife around the inside edge of the pan.
13
Turn the oven off; return the cake to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
14
Chill, uncovered, overnight.

1776

kcal

Calories

161

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11 vanilla sandwich cream cookies, crushed, 3 tbsp (45 ml). chopped almonds, toasted, 3 tbsp (45 ml). butter or margarine, 3 8 oz (224 grm). packages cream cheese, 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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