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Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake

SUBMITTED BY: Frances Morrison

"No bake cheesecake that is light, but VERY rich! Serves 12. Given to me by a college professor to share."

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PREP TIME	5 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	15 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch springform pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup water
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan, refrigerate.
Put the water into a small saucepan, water should be cold. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water, and let stand for 1 minute. Then, stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved, set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add the evaporated milk and lemon juice, container to beat until fluffy. Scrape the bottom of the bowl occasionally to make sure there are no lumps. Gradually beat in the amaretto, vanilla and the gelatin mixture until everything is well blended.
In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff but not grainy, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving. Do not remove the springform ring until serving time.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by HOLLY1966

I must have done something wrong, because this cheesecake wouldn't set up for me. MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2003 by PUNNIE

I tried this cheesecake out on friends and they all loved it. Don't worry if it seems thin... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2003 by TAY22

I made this recipe for my employees and they couldn't get enough of it ( I made three)! Now... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2003 by LESLIEKAE

The amaretto was too strong. Since no one else in the house would eat it I had too much and... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2004 by SILENTSCOPE

soooooooooooo divine MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2003 by EQUUS

I've had this same recipe for years! People ask me to make it for their special occasions. ... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MONICAH

I didn't serve it to my daughter because it contains uncooked alcohol, but it was a smashing... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2004 by WHATAYAWANT

This was ok but I was expecting more amaretto taste to this,what I got was a plain tasting... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by KRANEY

I don't like cheesecake, so I didn't have a piece, but everyone seemed to like it. I used a... MORE