Recipe for cooking amaretto mousse cheesecake

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Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake

Source: Knox Gelatin advertisement

2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. melted butter
1 env. Knox unflavored gelatin
1/2 c. cold water
24 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/3 c. amaretto liqueur
1 tsp. vanilla extract or flavoring
3/4 c. heavy cream, whipped

Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into bottom and sides of a 9-in. springform pan and then chill.

In a sm. saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let stand for one min.. Stir over low heat until dissolved, about 3 mins.. Set aside.

Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add evaporated milk and lemon juice to cream cheese mixture. Beat until fluffy, about 2 mins.. Gradually beat the gelatin into cream cheese mixture along with liqueur and vanilla extract or flavoring. Fold in the whipped cream. Pour into crust. Chill 8 hours or overnight.

Garnish with chocolate sauce and berries, if desired.

12 servings