Amaretto Cheesecake

by Fred Ball

Servings: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

3 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese
1 cup sugar
4 lg. eggs
1/3 cup amaretto
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. sugar
6 tbsp. butter, melted
8 oz. sour cream
1 tbsp. sugar plus 1 teaspoon
1 tbsp. amaretto

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, sugar and butter. Pat mixture in bottom of a 9-inch springform 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 pan and bake in a pre-heated 375°F 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 500°F. Let ripen 48 hours in the refrigerator.

CHEF COMMENTS

Serving Idea:
Top with sliced, toasted almonds and chocolate curls.

This recipe needs to ripen 48 hours in the refrigerator to achieve the best flavor.

Recipe By Carolyn Uccellini.

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