Amaretto Cheesecake III

A very yummy cheesecake made with amaretto. Serve topped with fresh berries.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 236 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• ⅔ cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
• 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set. Allow to cool completely.

Step 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.