AMARETTO CHEESECAKE 
1 (9") graham cracker crust
3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/3 c. amaretto
1 1/2 c. sour cream
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. amaretto
1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted
Grated chocolate
Chocolate leaves
Strawberry halves

Beat cream cheese at high speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well after each addition. 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 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool at room temperature on a wire rack; chill. Garnish with almonds, grated chocolate and strawberry halves.

 

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