AMARETTO MOUSSE CHEESECAKE

Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake image

Provided by nvermd

Time 8h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 envelope knox unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
Press into bottom and sides of a 9" springform pan and then chill.
In a small saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water.
Let stand for one minute.
Stir over low heat until dissolved, about 3 minutes.
Put aside.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
Gradually add evaporated milk and lemon juice to cream cheese mixture.
Beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually beat the gelatin into cream cheese mixture along with liqueur and vanilla.
Fold in the whipped cream.
Pour into crust.
Chill 8 hours or overnight.
Garnish with chocolate sauce and berries, if desired.