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Amaretto Cheesecake III

SUBMITTED BY: Karen Goad

"A very yummy cheesecake made with amaretto. Serve topped with fresh berries."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch springform pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons butter
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  • 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
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  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set. Allow to cool completely.
  4. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2003 by JANNETTA
I followed the hints on this site to make a good cheesecake and this recipie still turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by MARLALP
A classic (and delicious!) amaretto cheesecake. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2006 by Deb
I do admit it was a little thin, however it was so very good. I would make it again. Everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2008 by CHRISTEL2003
Sorry !!! This was not good to us. I think it was the sour cream topping. We love sour cream... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Amaretto Cheesecake III

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 237

  • Total Fat: 17.3g
  • Cholesterol: 73mg
  • Sodium: 193mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 3.6g

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