Amaretto Cheesecake III
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Description
A very yummy cheesecake made with amaretto. Serve topped with fresh berries.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
- 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and 3 tablespoons sugar. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
- 2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in almond extract and salt. Blend in the eggs, one at a time, on low speed. Stir in 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur. Pour batter into crust.
- 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set. Allow to cool completely.
- 4. Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur. Mix well and spread over top of cooled cake. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours before removing from pan.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 - 9 inch springform pan
calories: 235.7 kcal
carbohydrates: 15.3 g
protein: 3.6 g
saturated fat: 10.5 g
cholesterol: 69.8 mg
sodium: 182.5 mg
fiber: 0.1 g
sugar: 12.3 g