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Post by mandie68 on Oct 21, 2008 8:54:54 GMT -5
Amaretto Cheesecake
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar, divided use 1 cup finely chopped almonds 6 tablespoons butter, softened 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided use 4 large eggs 2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine chocolate wafer crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, almonds and softened butter in a small bowl. Pat the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan; set aside. Cream softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, cream, amaretto liqueur, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour over the crust and bake for 1 hour (check at 50 minutes), or until the center is still slightly moist and jiggly. Remove from oven and let stand on a rack. Do not remove spring form yet. Meanwhile, combine sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup sugar. Mix well and spread evenly over the cheesecake. Bake for 5 more minutes. Remove from oven; place on a rack and cool. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve, remove the sides from the pan and garnish with toasted slivered almonds. Makes 12 servings.
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