Amaretto Cheesecake

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This cheesecake recipe uses amaretto liqueur. It's a creamy dish with a light almond flavor.

Submitted by Elaine Thompson
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9-inch cheesecake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 5 tablespoons amaretto liqueur

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 4 eggs

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Mix together graham cracker crumbs and 3 tablespoons white sugar. Add melted butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, set aside.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven. Loosen around edges with a knife and cool on a wire rack while still in pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours; remove from pan when completely chilled.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

417 Calories
26g Fat
37g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 417
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 16g 78%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 314mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 86mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 134mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.