AMARETTO CHEESECAKE

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The combination of amaretto and peach in this recipe is simply divine!

Provided by Karen Halstead

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c almonds, slivered
1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c sugar
6 Tbsp butter, melted
20 oz ricotta cheese
3-8oz pkg cream cheese, room temperature
12 oz sour cream
1 1/2 c sugar
6 Tbsp all purpose flour
4 Tbsp amaretto liqueur
6 eggs, lightly beaten
3 medium peaches, sliced thin

Steps:

  • 1. Use a greased 10-in. springform pan. Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar together. Then add melted butter, mix well. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat the ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream and sugar until well blended. Beat in flour and 2 tablespoons liqueur. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.
  • 3. Place springform pan on a large baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from baking sheet. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  • 4. Toss peaches with remaining liqueur; arrange over top of cheesecake. Sprinkle slivered almonds in the center.

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