A very yummy cheesecake made with amaretto. Serve topped with fresh berries.
Original recipe makes 1 – 9 inch springform pan
Ingredients
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons white sugar
5 tablespoons butter
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
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PREP
20 mins
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COOK
40 mins
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READY IN
1 hr
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and 3 tablespoons sugar. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in almond extract and salt. Blend in the eggs, one at a time, on low speed. Stir in 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur. Pour batter into crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set. Allow to cool completely.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur. Mix well and spread over top of cooled cake. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours before removing from pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 236 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15.3 g
Cholesterol: 73 mg
Fat: 17.3 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 3.6 g
Sodium: 183 mg