Amaretto Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
- 3 - 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup amaretto
- 1 - 8 oz. ctn. sour cream
- 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp amaretto
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1 (1.2 oz.) chocolate candy bar, grated
Preparation:
Combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 Tbsp sugar, cinnamon and butter; mix well. Firmly press mixture into bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually, add 1 cup sugar, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in 1/2 cup amaretto; pour into prepared pan. Bake at 375° F for 45 to 50 minutes or until seTbsp Combine sour cream, 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp amaretto; stir well, and spoon over the cheesecake.
Bake at 500° F for 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature; refrigerate 24 to 48 hours. (Cheesecake is best when thoroughly chilled and flavors have time to ripen.) Garnish with almonds and the grated chocolate.
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