Amaretto Cheesecake
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with the nutty essence of Amaretto liqueur and topped with toasted almonds, perfect for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup Amaretto liqueur
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped toasted almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix together almond flour, melted butter, and sugar until well combined, then press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add in 1 cup of sugar gradually, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined each time.
- Stir in vanilla extract, Amaretto liqueur, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for about an hour.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Garnish with chopped toasted almonds before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened before blending. Allow cooling slowly in the oven to prevent cracks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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