Recipe for cooking chocolate amaretto cheesecake

Recipes Made with other Beverages :: Cakes Made with Liqueurs

Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake

Crust
1 1/2 c. finely chopped blanched almonds
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. melted butter

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the almonds, sugar and butter in a mixing bowl, mixing well. Press onto the bottom and 1/3 of the way up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan. Bake for 15 to 20 mins. or until lightly browned.

Reduce the oven heat to 325 degrees F.

Filling
5 oz. milk chocolate chips
5 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. butter
1/3 c. amaretto liqueur
16 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream (at room temperature)

Melt the chocolate chips and butter with the Amaretto in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together. Add the eggs and sour cream, mixing well. Pour in the chocolate mixture and blend. Pour into the prepared crust and bake for 45 mins..

Cool to room temperature and remove the sides of the pan. Chill before serving.