Amaretto Cheesecake

by mafiosa

Prep time: 0:30 Overall time: 1 day

Servings: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 c ground pecans/almonds/walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
3 8oz. packages cream cheese softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup amaretto
1 8oz carton sour cream
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon amaretto
1/4 cup sliced almond s
1 milk chocolate or semi-sweet candy bar grated

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine nuts, graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp. sugar, cinnamon and butter and mix well. Firmly press mixture into bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of 9 inch spring form pan.

Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1/3 cup amaretto and pour into pan. Bake at 375 for 45 to 50 minutes or until set.

Combine sour cream, 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sugar and 1 tbsp. amaretto. Stir well and spoon over cheesecake. Bake at 500°F for 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature and refrigerate 24 to 48 hours. Before serving, garnish with almonds and grated chocolate.

CHEF COMMENTS

I usually increase the amaretto to about 1/2 cup to give a little stronger flavor. Enjoy!

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