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Glazed Almond Amaretto Cheesecake

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Sep 23, 2010
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Enjoy this glazed cheesecake topped with almonds and amaretto that’s perfect for a dessert.

Glazed Almond Amaretto Cheesecake

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 8 hr 0 min
  • Ingredients 14
  • Servings 16
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Ingredients

Topping

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 teaspoon amaretto

Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

Filling

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup amaretto
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup sugar and the water to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sliced almonds and 1 teaspoon amaretto. With slotted spoon, remove almonds and place on waxed paper; separate with fork. Cool.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients. Press mixture in bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side of ungreased 10-inch springform pan.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. At low speed, beat in 1 egg at a time until well blended. Add all remaining filling ingredients; blend well. Pour into crust-lined pan.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 45 to 60 minutes; arrange sliced almonds in 2-inch-wide circle around outer edge of cheesecake. Bake 15 minutes longer or until center is set. Cool 15 minutes. Run knife around edge of pan; carefully remove side of pan. Cool completely. Refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition

370 Calories
25g Total Fat
6g Protein
30g Total Carbohydrate
25g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
13g
63%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
100mg
33%
Sodium
190mg
8%
Potassium
150mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
25g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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