1 1/2 c. crushed plain chocolate wafer cookies
1/3 c. ground almonds
1/4 c. Amaretto liqueur
2-3 tbsp. melted butter

Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9 or 10 inch springform pan.

FILLING:

3 (8 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
4 eggs
1/3 c. Amaretto liqueur
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly grated orange rind

Combine filling ingredients in a large bowl. Beat for at least 5 minutes with an electric mixer at high speed. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl often.

Pour the batter into the crust-lined pan. Bake in the center of a preheated 325 degree oven for 1 hour. Then, turn off the oven, open the door, and leave the cake in the oven for another 15 minutes. Remove, cool, then cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 8 hours.