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Amaretto Cheesecake with Almond Mousse

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A velvety cheesecake infused with sweet almond Amaretto, topped with a light almond mousse and garnished with sliced almonds, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (302g) vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 10 tbsp (140g) salted butter, melted
  • 3 tbsp (39g) sugar
  • 24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (207g) sugar
  • 3 tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (230g) sour cream
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 5 tbsp (75g) amaretto liqueur
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp (270ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 5 tbsp (36g) powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) amaretto liqueur
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • 6 ounces (169g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • Sliced almonds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  2. Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
  3. Cover the outside of the pan with aluminum foil for the water bath.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C). Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth.
  5. Add sour cream, almond extract, and amaretto, mixing in eggs one at a time.
  6. Pour batter over the crust in the springform pan. Place in a larger roasting pan and add warm water halfway up the sides. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  7. Turn off the oven, keep the cheesecake inside for 30 minutes, then gradually cool with the door slightly open for 20-30 minutes.
  8. Refrigerate the cheesecake for 5-6 hours or overnight.
  9. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, amaretto, and almond extract until stiff peaks form. Fold into beaten cream cheese.
  10. Spread half of the mousse over the cheesecake and pipe remaining mousse around the edge. Garnish with sliced almonds.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling. Chill the cheesecake overnight for best texture.

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Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/amaretto-cheesecake-almond-mousse-recipe/

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