How to Make Amaretto Cheesecake II - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of amaretto and cheesecake, then you're in for a treat with this Amaretto Cheesecake II recipe. This dessert combines the rich and creamy texture of a traditional cheesecake with the sweet and nutty flavor of amaretto liqueur. It's a perfect way to indulge in a little bit of luxury during your next special occasion or holiday gathering.

The key to this recipe is the addition of amaretto liqueur, which not only infuses the cheesecake with its distinct almond flavor but ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 2 fluid ounces amaretto liqueur
  • 2 ½ cups crushed macaroon cookies
  • ⅔ cup melted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 10 inch cheesecake

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 10 inch springform pan with foil.
  • In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and corn starch until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in sour cream and 1/2 cup melted butter. Stir in vanilla and orange extracts, lemon juice, almond extract and amaretto liqueur.
  • To make crust: Combine macaroons and 2/3 cup melted butter. Blend thoroughly. Place most of the crust mixture in the bottom of the springform pan. Pour cheese mixture over crust, and sprinkle some crust mixture on top of batter.
  • Place springform pan in a roasting pan, and set it in the oven. Fill roasting pan with water. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let set for 2 hours. Invert cheesecake so that the bottom becomes the top.
  • Nutrition

    760 cal.

    • Total Fat: 57g
    • Saturated Fat: 36g
    • Cholesterol: 239mg
    • Sodium: 462mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 223mg