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Amaretto Cheesecake Recipe

Sometimes the best-loved recipes are the most basic. Just ask my family who raves over this classic cheesecake. It's rich, creamy and versatile to boot! —Barbara Caine, Sussex, New Jersey

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Amaretto Cheesecake Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1 hour + chilling

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
2 cups (8 ounces each) sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the Amaretto, extracts and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet.
Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand for 5 minutes. Combine the sour cream, sugar and almond extract; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 632 calories, 43 g fat (27 g saturated fat), 199 mg cholesterol, 423 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Amaretto Cheesecake in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2012, p142

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Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2013 by Mebeverryalive

A table full of very good deserts and this one was the best. Easy recipe and rave reviews for my guest. It is very rich and creamy a little slice will do.