Ingredients

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Amaretto Cheesecake

Prep Time: 25 minutes - Cost: $

Servings: 12 - Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients

3 (8oz.) packages cream cheese

1 cup sugar

4 large eggs

1/3 cup amaretto

1-1/2 cups Graham Cracker crumbs

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup sugar

8 oz. sour cream

1 tbsp sugar (plus 1 teaspoon)

1 tbsp amaretto

Preparation

Directions

Mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, sugar and butter. Pat mixture in bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.

Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.

Pour into and bake in a pre-heated 375F oven for 45-50 minutes.

Mix the sour cream, sugar and amaretto. Spoon the mixture over the cheesecake when done and return to oven for 5 minutes at 500F. Let set for 48 hours in the refrigerator.

Top with 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds, and chocolate curls before serving. 

Source: The Recipe Page Newsletter - 11/30/97