1 Graham cracker crust
-(9-inch)
; see recipe for
24 oz Cream cheese; softened
1 c Sugar
4 Eggs
1/3 c Amaretto
1 1/2 c Commercial sour cream
2 tb Sugar
2 tb Amaretto
1/4 c Sliced almonds; toasted
Grated chocolate
Chocolate leaves
Strawberry halves
Recipe by: Southern Living
Preparation Time: 0:30
Press Graham Cracker Crust mixture firmly on bottom and 1/2
inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. 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, and strawberry halves. Yield:
12 servings.
