STRAWBERRY AMARETTO CHEESECAKE

Strawberry Amaretto Cheesecake image

Provided by Kristy K.

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
FILLING INGREDIENTS
2 lb cream cheese, softened
1 c heavy cream
6 eggs
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp brandy
1 c sour cream
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp all purpose sifted flour
1 c strawberries, sliced
TOPPING INGREDIENTS
1 c amaretto liqueur
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 c strawberries, sliced

Steps:

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the crumbs, sugar and butter.
2. Blend well with fingers, fork or pastry blender.
3. Press onto the bottom of a well-buttered springform pan.
4. Chill for 30 minutes.
5. FILLING: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and cream until smooth.
6. Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure that the mixture is smooth and creamy.
7. Fold in the strawberries.
8. Pour mixture into the chilled pan and bake in a pre-heated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 275 and continue to bake for 1 hour.
9. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool for 3 hours.