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an amaretto cheesecake topped with toasted sliced almonds around the edges, a slice on a plate beside a small glass of liqueur, on a warm wooden table, wide horizontal composition, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Amaretto Cheesecake

A rich amaretto liqueur cheesecake with toasted sliced almonds on top.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups amaretti cookie crumbs
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and press the cookie crumbs into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in the amaretto liqueur.
  4. Pour over the crust and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until set.
  6. Cool, chill at least 4 hours, then top with toasted sliced almonds before serving.

Notes

Almond extract can stand in for the liqueur in a pinch.