Amaretto Whisper Cheese Cake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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this is a melt in you mouth cake with a bold flavor Ingredients:
ingredients |
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs |
1 cup almonds, finely chopped and lightly toasted |
3/4 cup butter, softened |
1/3 cup sugar |
----------filling |
24 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1 cup sugar |
4 eggs |
1/3 cup heavy cream |
1/4 cup amaretto, plus 1 teaspoon |
----------topping |
2 cups sour cream |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 teaspoon amaretto |
lightly toasted slivered almonds, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Directions:
2. 1. CRUST: Combine crumbs, almonds, butter and sugar in a bowl. Press into bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. 2. FILLING: Cream cheese and sugar together in a large mixer bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cream and Amaretto. Beat until light. Pour into crust. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes on wire rack. Filling will not be set.
4. 3. TOPPING: Combine sour cream, sugar and Amaretto. Spread evenly on cake. Bake 5 to 10 minutes; top will still be jiggly in center. Cool completely on rack. Cover lightly and chill overnight. Remove from springform pan. Place almond slivers around outside edge of top of cake. Serves 10 servings.
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