Almond-Amaretto Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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I started making this cheesecake back in the early 80's. I went to a Southern Living Cooking Class and it was on the menu. My mother and friends always ask me to make this on special occasions. It is time consuming but I guarantee you it is wonderful. Ingredients:
40 vanilla wafers, finally crushed |
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted almond |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, plus |
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted |
pam nonstick cooking spray |
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened |
1 cup sugar |
4 eggs |
1/3 cup whipping cream |
1/4 cup amaretto or 1/4 cup almond flavored liqueur |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups sour cream |
1 tablespoon amaretto or 1 tablespoon almond flavored liqueur |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
slivered toasted almond (garnish) |
Directions:
1. Combine first four ingredients. Press into bottom and 1 3/4 up side of a 9 springform pan which has been coated with coaking spray.
2. In a large bowl beat beat together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
4. Lower speed to medium and add whipping cream., 1/4 cup amaretto and 1 teaspoon vanilla beating well.
5. Pour into prepared crust and bake at 350 for 15 minutes and reduce over to 225 degrees, bake for 1 hour.
6. Cool on rack for 5 minutes.
7. Combine next 4 ingredients. Spread evenly on cake and cook additional 5 minutes. Cool, cover lightly and chill overnight.
8. To serve, remove side of pan and garnish with almonds.
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