Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 thin chocolate wafer cookies (about 2 in. wide; 5 oz. total); 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine; 1 1/2 packages (8 oz. size, 12 oz. total) neufchatel (light cream) cheese or cream cheese; 1 cup small-curd low-fat cottage cheese; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup sugar; 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup almond-flavor liqueur (such as amaretto) or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2 tablespoons miniature (or coarsely chopped regular) semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

20 thin chocolate wafer cookies (about 2 in. wide; 5 oz. total)
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
1 1/2 packages (8 oz. size, 12 oz. total) neufchatel (light cream) cheese or cream cheese
1 cup small-curd low-fat cottage cheese
1 large egg
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup almond-flavor liqueur (such as amaretto) or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons miniature (or coarsely chopped regular) semisweet chocolate chips

1
In a food processor, whirl cookies until finely ground. Add butter and whirl until mixed. Press cookie mixture evenly over bottom and 3/4 inch up the side of a removable-rim 8-inch cheesecake or cake pan (at least 1 1/2 in. deep).
2
In a food processor or in bowl with a mixer, whirl or beat until smooth the neufchatel, cottage cheese, egg, sugar, cocoa, flour, vanilla, salt, and almond liqueur. Stir in chocolate chips. Scrape mixture into chocolate crust.
3
Bake cheesecake in a 350u00b0 regular or convection oven until filling looks dry at rim of the cake and is firm in the center when pan is gently shaken, 30 to 40 minutes.
4
Run a thin-bladed knife between cake and pan rim. Refrigerate cake, uncovered, until cool, at least 2 hours. Serve, or if making up to 2 days ahead, wrap airtight and chill. Remove pan rim and cut cake into wedges.

3541

kcal

Calories

211

Fat

368

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: 20 thin chocolate wafer cookies (about 2 in. wide; 5 oz. total), 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine, 1 1/2 packages (8 oz. size, 12 oz. total) neufchatel (light cream) cheese or cream cheese, 1 cup small-curd low-fat cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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.

Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake

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