Directions:
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast almonds.
- Remove from heat; finely chop almonds.
- In a medium bowl, combine almonds, graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well.
- Press crumb mixture evenly 2 inches up the sides and over the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan.
- Set aside.
- In an electric blender or food processor container, purée cherry filling until smooth.
- Pour puréed cherry filling into a medium saucepan.
- Combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and cornstarch; stir into cherry filling.
- Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until mixture is thick and bubbly.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in almond extract.
- Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, amaretto, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs all at once, beating on low speed just until mixed.
- Do not overbeat.
- To assemble the cheesecake, pour one-third of the cream cheese mixture into prepared crust.
- Top with about 1/3 cup of the cherry purée.
- Swirl.
- Cherry mixture into cream cheese mixture using a knife or spatula.
- Repeat layers twice, ending with cherry purée.
- Reserve remaining purée.
- Bake in a preheated 350 F oven 60 to 65 minutes or until the center appears nearly set when gently shaken.
- Do not let the top crack.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Let chill.
- To serve, spoon a generous tablespoon of purée on serving plate.
- Place cheesecake wedge on top of purée.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 471.73 Kcal (1975 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 239.34 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 26.59g | 41% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 97.1mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 209.57mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 169.56mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 50.44g | 17% | |
| Sugars | 29.28g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.83g | 11% | |
| Protein | 8.48g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 71.1mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 380.68 Kcal (1594 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 193.14 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 21.46g | 41% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 78.36mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 169.12mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 136.84mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 40.71g | 17% | |
| Sugars | 23.63g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.28g | 11% | |
| Protein | 6.84g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 57.4mg | 7% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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