ALMOND-AMARETTO CHEESECAKE
I started making this cheesecake back in the early 80's. I went to a Southern Living Cooking Class and it was on the menu. My mother and friends always ask me to make this on special occasions. It is time consuming but I guarantee you it is wonderful.
Provided by Britt Os sweetie pie
Categories Cheesecake
Time 50m
Yield 16-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine first four ingredients. Press into bottom and 1 3/4" up side of a 9" springform pan which has been coated with coaking spray.
- In a large bowl beat beat together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
- Lower speed to medium and add whipping cream., 1/4 cup amaretto and 1 teaspoon vanilla beating well.
- Pour into prepared crust and bake at 350 for 15 minutes and reduce over to 225 degrees, bake for 1 hour.
- Cool on rack for 5 minutes.
- Combine next 4 ingredients. Spread evenly on cake and cook additional 5 minutes. Cool, cover lightly and chill overnight.
- To serve, remove side of pan and garnish with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.8, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 126.5, Sodium 263.7, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 20.2, Protein 6.8
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