AMARETTO CHEESECAKE I
This recipe uses amaretto liqueur. It's a creamy cheesecake with a light almond flavor.
Provided by Elaine Thompson
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Amaretto
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix together the graham cracker crumbs and the 3 tablespoons white sugar. Add the melted butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch, and mix until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, amaretto liqueur, and salt. Mix until well blended. On low speed of an electric mixer, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour batter over crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Remove from oven. Loosen around the edges with a knife and cool on a wire rack while still in pan. Refrigerate, remove from pan when completely chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 127.4 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 314.3 mg, Sugar 29.3 g
AMARETTO CHEESECAKE
Sometimes the best-loved recipes are the most basic. Just ask my family who raves over this classic amaretto cheesecake. It's rich, creamy and versatile to boot! -Barbara Caine, Sussex, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the Amaretto, extracts and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° until center is almost set, 55-60 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Combine the sour cream, sugar and almond extract; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer., Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 43g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.
AMARETTO CHEESECAKE SQUARES
Make and share this Amaretto Cheesecake Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly in bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and 1/4 cup flour. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add amaretto and almond extract, beating to combine.
- Spread filling evenly over prepared crust; sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake 25 minutes, or until set.
- Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight; cut into squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2218.7, Fat 142, SaturatedFat 76.8, Cholesterol 743.9, Sodium 1294.8, Carbohydrate 200.9, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 112, Protein 41.1
AMARETTO CHEESECAKE BARS
Make and share this Amaretto Cheesecake Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MARIA MAC
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
- Cut in butter until mixture forms fine crumbs.
- Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remainder over bottom of ungreased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350 or until lightly browned.
- In mixer bowl, thoroughly cream together cream cheese and granulated sugar. Add egg, amaretto, and vanilla; beat well. Spread batter over partially baked crust.
- Combine almonds with reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 114.6, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10.3, Protein 3.7
AMARETTO RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
There's a good reason why this cherished recipe was handed down to me by a relative. It's a keeper! The amaretto and ricotta make for a truly unique dessert. -Isabel Neuman, Surprise, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Line a strainer or colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place ricotta in prepared strainer; cover ricotta with sides of cheesecloth. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove ricotta from cheesecloth; discard liquid in bowl., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and amaretto. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and drained ricotta until smooth. Beat in amaretto mixture. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended., Pour into a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until center is almost set, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Let stand 5 minutes on a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer., Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan., For garnish, place corn syrup in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, until warm, about 10 seconds. Add cranberries; toss to coat. Place sugar in a small bowl; add cranberries and toss to coat. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set, about 1 hour., Top cheesecake with almonds and sugared cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.
AMARETTO CHEESECAKE
This recipe will produce an elegant, creamy cheesecake with subtle levels of sweetness and amaretto. The cheesecake filling has almond paste in it, available at many grocery stores and specialty shops. This recipe comes from Desserts with Spirit! (1985) by Robert Carmack and Gino Cofacci. Serves 8-10. Prep and cooking time do not include refrigeration overnight.
Provided by Cooking Beast
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 cheesecake, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the crust: Combine all the ingredients into a paste. Press the paste onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
- For the cheesecake filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the almond paste, sugar, and flour in a food processor; beat until smooth. Place this into a mixing bowl and beat in one-third of the cream cheese at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
- For the topping: Combine the sour cream, amaretto, and sugar; mix well. Spread it evenly on the cheesecake and return the cake to the oven for an additional 20 minutes, or until set.
- Refrigerate 6 hours or over night; serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.1, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 154.9, Sodium 300.7, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 25.4, Protein 9.7
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What is Amaretto?
Amaretto is an Italian liqueur that's made from apricot kernels or almonds. It has a sweet, nutty flavor and is often used as a dessert liquor or as an ingredient in cocktails. It's been around for centuries and is a favorite among many.What are Amaretto Cheesecake Bars Recipes?
Amaretto cheesecake bars recipes are a twist on the traditional cheesecake concept. They use Amaretto liqueur to flavor the batter, giving it a unique and delicious taste. The cheese mixture is then poured into a pan and baked before being cut into bars. The bars themselves are denser and firmer than regular cheesecake, making them ideal for serving as finger food or as a dessert. They are often topped with whipped cream, nuts, or chocolate sauce to enhance their flavor further.How to Make Amaretto Cheesecake Bars
Making amaretto cheesecake bars is relatively simple, and you don't need any special tools or equipment to do so. Here's a general recipe that you can follow:Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 16 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press this mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish and set it aside.
- In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese and sugar until it's smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the Amaretto liqueur until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden and begin to pull away from the edge of the pan.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Variations of Amaretto Cheesecake Bars Recipes
While the above recipe is delicious and easy to make, there are many variations of amaretto cheesecake bars recipes that you can try, including:Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake Bars
- Add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture to make it chocolatey.
- Use chocolate graham cracker crumbs instead of regular.
Amaretto Pecan Cheesecake Bars
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans to the graham cracker mixture for a crunch.
- Garnish with additional pecans or caramel sauce on top.
Marbled Amaretto Cheesecake Bars
- Make a plain cheesecake mixture and pour half of it into the prepared pan.
- Stir 1/4 cup of cocoa powder into the remaining cheesecake mixture for a chocolatey twist, and pour into the pan on top of the plain mixture.
- Use a knife to swirl the two mixtures together to create a marbled effect.