AMARETTO CHEESECAKE 
Graham cracker crust (9 inch)
3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. amaretto
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. sour cream
2 tbsp. amaretto

Beat cream cheese at high speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1/3 cup amaretto; pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until mixture is set. Combine sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons amaretto; stir well, and spoon over cheesecake. Bake at 500 degrees for 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack; chill. Garnish with almonds, grated chocolate, chocolate leaves. Makes 12 servings.

Delicious and pretty, too.

 

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