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Amaretto Cheesecake
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 21 Minutes
Servings: 10
I made this for a Christmas party and everyone gave it rave reviews. I made it the day before the party to make sure it was chilled well. It's a winner.
Ingredients:
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup toasted almond, ground
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
2 lbs cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon amaretto liqueur
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
Directions:
1. Combine the crust ingredients. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour; mixing well until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until well blended. Blend in sour cream, liquer, and extract; pour over crust. Bake at 450º for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 250º. Continue baking for 55 minutes.
3. Combine topping ingredients except almonds and spread over cheesecake. Evenly sprinkle on almonds. Continue baking 5 more minutes.
4. Cool on wire rack.
5. Chill in refrigerator several hours before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com