- Dec 29, 2007
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AMARETTO WHISPER CHEESECAKE
FOR THE CRUST:
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
"1 cup almonds, finely chopped; lightly toasted 3/4 cup butter; melted"
FOR THE FILLING:
3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese; softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup and tablespoon amaretto
FOR THE TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon amaretto
lightly toasted slivered almonds (for garnish)
"Combine crumbs, almonds, butter and sugar in a bowl. Press into bottom and
sides of a 9-inch springform pan."
"Cream cheese and sugar together in a large mixer bowl. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Add cream and Amaretto. Beat until light. Pour into crust."
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes on wire rack.
Filling will not be set.
"Combine sour cream, sugar and Amaretto. Spread evenly on cake."
"Bake 5 to 10 minutes, top will still be jiggly in center. Cool completely on rack.
Cover lightly and chill overnight."
TO SERVE:
Remove from springform pan. Place almond slivers around outside edge of top of cake.
Serves 10 servings
Sorry no pics on this one, but it is great.
FOR THE CRUST:
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
"1 cup almonds, finely chopped; lightly toasted 3/4 cup butter; melted"
FOR THE FILLING:
3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese; softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup and tablespoon amaretto
FOR THE TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon amaretto
lightly toasted slivered almonds (for garnish)
"Combine crumbs, almonds, butter and sugar in a bowl. Press into bottom and
sides of a 9-inch springform pan."
"Cream cheese and sugar together in a large mixer bowl. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Add cream and Amaretto. Beat until light. Pour into crust."
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes on wire rack.
Filling will not be set.
"Combine sour cream, sugar and Amaretto. Spread evenly on cake."
"Bake 5 to 10 minutes, top will still be jiggly in center. Cool completely on rack.
Cover lightly and chill overnight."
TO SERVE:
Remove from springform pan. Place almond slivers around outside edge of top of cake.
Serves 10 servings
Sorry no pics on this one, but it is great.