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Amaretto Cheesecake

A velvety cheesecake with amaretto and toasted sliced almonds on top.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups amaretti cookie crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup amaretto
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and press the cookie crust into a springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
  3. Blend in the amaretto and almond extract until silky.
  4. Pour over the crust and bake 60-65 minutes until just set.
  5. Cool gently in the oven, then chill at least 6 hours.
  6. Scatter toasted sliced almonds over the top before serving.

Notes

Go easy on the almond extract, a little goes a long way.