Amaretto Cheesecake With Hazelnut Macaroon Crust Recipe

Name: Amaretto Cheesecake With Hazelnut Macaroon Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces flaked coconut, toasted; 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 (24 ounce) carton low fat cottage cheese; 2 (8 ounce) containers light cream cheese; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur; 2 eggs; 4 egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 cup sugar

Servings: persons

7 ounces flaked coconut, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (24 ounce) carton low fat cottage cheese
2 (8 ounce) containers light cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
2 eggs
4 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar

1
In a small bowl combine toasted coconut, ground hazlenuts and butter.
2
Press onto bottom of 10 inch spring-form pan.
3
Set aside.
4
Preheat oven 325 degrees F.
5
In food processor blend cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
6
Add the 3/4 C sugar, amaretto, and whole eggs beat until smooth, put into large bowl, set aside.
7
In mixing bowl beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed until foamy.
8
Gradually add the 1/4 C sugar a tablespoon at a time; beating until stiff peaks form.
9
Gently fold egg white mixture into cheese mixture.
10
Pour into prepared pan.
11
Bake for 50 minutes.
12
Remove pan from oven allow to cool 15 minutes.
13
Cover and chill at least 8 hours.

730

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Protein

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces flaked coconut, toasted, 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 (24 ounce) carton low fat cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Amaretto Cheesecake With Hazelnut Macaroon Crust 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 With Hazelnut Macaroon Crust

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