*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Amaretto Cheesecake

Recipe By     : Carolyn Uccellini
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :1:30
Categories    : Cakes                            Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      Packages      Cream cheese -- 8oz.
   1      Cup           Sugar
   4      Large         Eggs
     1/3  Cup           Amaretto
   1 1/2  Cups          Graham cracker crumbs
   1      Teaspoon      Cinnamon
     1/4  Cup           Sugar
   6      Tablespoons   Butter -- Melted
   8      Ounces        Sour Cream
   1      Tablespoon    Sugar (plus 1 teaspoon)
   1      Tablespoon    Amaretto

Mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, sugar and butter.  Pat
mixture in bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.

Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.  Gradually beat in 1 cup
sugar.  Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.

Pour into and and bake in a pre-heated 375 F oven for 45-50 minutes.

Mix the sour cream, sugar and amaretto.  Spoon the mixture over
the cheesecake when done and return to oven for 5 minutes at 500 F.
Let ripen 48 hours in the refrigerator.

Top with 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds, and chocolate curls
before serving.

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NOTES: This recipe needs to ripen 48 hours in the refregerator to
achieve the best flavor.