Best 8 Almond Cheesecake With Amaretti Crust Recipes

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If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for a delightful treat, then "Almond Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust" is the perfect dessert for you! This classic cheesecake is made with a crunchy amaretti cookie crust, a creamy and decadent almond filling, and a hint of citrus. It is sure to impress your friends and family, and is a perfect ending to any meal.

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ALMOND AMARETTO CHEESECAKE



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Almond Amaretto Cheesecake is a rich, decadent dessert with a graham cracker crust and a creamy, almond-flavored filling. Top this homemade cheesecake with a layer of toasted almonds, and you've got the perfect ending to dinner tonight!

Provided by Jessica - The Novice Chef

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 12h20m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons melted butter
pinch of salt
4 (8-oz) bars cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
pinch of salt
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons amaretto
whip cream
maraschino cherries
additional sliced almonds

Steps:

  • CRUST: 1. Place oven racks in the center of the oven. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with a round of parchment paper (cut to fit), set aside. 2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter and salt until well combined. Using the bottom of a measuring cup, press crust into the bottom and halfway up the sides of prepared springform pan. Bake for 7 minutes and remove from the oven and set aside. 3. Reduce oven heat to 325°F. FILLING: 1. In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until no lumps remain. 2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating mixture between each egg, then beat in the amaretto, vanilla extract and almond extract. Add cornstarch and salt and beat until smooth. 3. Tap the cheesecake batter bowl on the counter for 30-45 seconds to remove as many air bubbles as possible. You should see them popping on the surface as you tap the bowl. Pour filling into the center of the graham cracker crust and gently smooth the top. 4. Bake for 30 minutes at 325°F. Reduce temperature to 250°F and continue baking for another 35 minutes. Once this time has elapsed, turn the oven off and keep cheesecake inside for another 30 minutes, but DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR. After the 30 minutes has passed, crack the oven door open to let cheesecake cool slowly for one hour before removing. 5. Allow cheesecake to cool to room temperature on the counter (approximately 3-4 hours) before covering with plastic wrap and transferring to the fridge to chill. 6. Refrigerate cheesecake until completely chilled (about 6-8 hours, or overnight). Open springform pan and remove the metal collar. TOPPING: 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake them for 7 to 8 minutes or until just fragrant. Remove from oven and set aside. 2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and brown sugar, stirring often, until smooth. Add the heavy cream and amaretto and bring to a low boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in toasted almonds. Allow sauce to cool to room temperature before pouring over the cooled cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 107 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 25 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 207 grams sodium, Sugar 56 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE WITH ALMOND CRUST



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 11h45m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
2 (8-ounce) containers mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella)
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Tightly wrap the outside of a 9-inch diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with 3 layers of heavy-duty foil. Finely grind the almonds, cracker crumbs, and sugar in a food processor. Add the butter and process until moist crumbs form. Press the almond mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan (not on the sides of the pan). Bake the crust until it is set and beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. Cool. Decrease the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • For the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, and sugar in a large bowl until smooth, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  • Pour the cheese mixture over the crust in the pan. Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake until the center of the cheesecake moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour 5 minutes (the cake will become firm when it is cold). Transfer the cake to a rack; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate until the cheesecake is cold, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
  • For the topping: Combine the chocolate-hazelnut spread and cream in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave until warm, stirring every 20 seconds to blend, about 1 minute.
  • Cut the cake into wedges. Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the wedges and serve.

AMARETTO CHEESECAKE I



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This recipe uses amaretto liqueur. It's a creamy cheesecake with a light almond flavor.

Provided by Elaine Thompson

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Amaretto

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons butter
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 ¼ cups white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
5 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together the graham cracker crumbs and the 3 tablespoons white sugar. Add the melted butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch, and mix until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, amaretto liqueur, and salt. Mix until well blended. On low speed of an electric mixer, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour batter over crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Remove from oven. Loosen around the edges with a knife and cool on a wire rack while still in pan. Refrigerate, remove from pan when completely chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 127.4 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 314.3 mg, Sugar 29.3 g

AMARETTO CHEESECAKE



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Sometimes the best-loved recipes are the most basic. Just ask my family who raves over this classic amaretto cheesecake. It's rich, creamy and versatile to boot! -Barbara Caine, Sussex, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the Amaretto, extracts and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° until center is almost set, 55-60 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Combine the sour cream, sugar and almond extract; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer., Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 43g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

AMARETTO CHEESECAKE



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This recipe will produce an elegant, creamy cheesecake with subtle levels of sweetness and amaretto. The cheesecake filling has almond paste in it, available at many grocery stores and specialty shops. This recipe comes from Desserts with Spirit! (1985) by Robert Carmack and Gino Cofacci. Serves 8-10. Prep and cooking time do not include refrigeration overnight.

Provided by Cooking Beast

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cheesecake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs (or crushed amaretti macaroons)
1/2 cup toasted almond, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Amaretto
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 ounces almond paste, such as Odense (or marzipan)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons white flour
1/3 cup Amaretto (such as DiSarono)
24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 eggs, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons Amaretto
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • For the crust: Combine all the ingredients into a paste. Press the paste onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
  • For the cheesecake filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the almond paste, sugar, and flour in a food processor; beat until smooth. Place this into a mixing bowl and beat in one-third of the cream cheese at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
  • For the topping: Combine the sour cream, amaretto, and sugar; mix well. Spread it evenly on the cheesecake and return the cake to the oven for an additional 20 minutes, or until set.
  • Refrigerate 6 hours or over night; serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.1, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 154.9, Sodium 300.7, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 25.4, Protein 9.7

ALMOND CHEESECAKE WITH AMARETTI CRUST



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This is a luscious cheesecake with its light fluffy texture. As Giada says "Amaretti are Italian cookies with a distinct almond flavor". If you can't find them in the specialty foods section of the grocery store use any almond-flavored cookie.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup almonds, toasted sliced (or slivered)
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup amaretti cookie, crumbs*
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
18 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 eggs, separated
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 1/4 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F Wrap foil around outside of 9 1/2- or 10-inch springform pan to prevent leaks while baking.
  • In food processor, combine toasted almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar; pulse until finely chopped. Add amaretti crumbs and melted butter; pulse to mix. Press crumb mixture evenly over bottom of pan. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the sugar, flour and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add sugar mixture; beat until smooth.
  • In medium bowl, lightly whisk egg yolks. Add egg yolks, sour cream, almond extract and vanilla to cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium-low speed just until well blended and smooth, scraping down bowl occasionally.
  • In large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Slowly add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Gently fold whites into cream cheese mixture; pour into springform pan.
  • Place springform pan in large, shallow roasting pan or broiler pan. Fill with enough hot water to come halfway up sides of springform pan.
  • Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes or until edges are puffed and top looks dull and is dry to the touch. Center should be less set than edges and will move when pan is tapped. It should not ripple as if liquid. Turn oven off; leave cheesecake in oven with door closed 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Let stand in water bath 1 hour. Remove from water bath; cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours; cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 days.**.
  • Just before serving, press almonds around side of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.9, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 175.2, Sodium 240.6, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 32, Protein 9.3

AMARETTO CHEESECAKE WITH APRICOT GLAZE



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Make and share this Amaretto Cheesecake With Apricot Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cookin In Texas

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup almonds, chopped toasted, unblanched
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup amaretto di saronno liqueur
1/2 cup apricot jam
1 tablespoon amaretto di saronno liqueur

Steps:

  • Crust: Combine ingredients.
  • Press onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
  • Filling: Combine cream cheese, sugar, and flour, mixing until well blended.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined.
  • Blend in sour cream and liqueur; pour over crust.
  • Bake in 450 degree F oven 10 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F; continue baking for 1 hour.
  • Run knife around rim of pan; cool on wire rack.
  • Chill.
  • Glaze: To glaze cake, combine jam and liqueur in a saucepan; heat until warm and smooth.
  • Strain mixture and pour over cheesecake before removing sides of pan.
  • Garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647, Fat 47.6, SaturatedFat 26.9, Cholesterol 206.7, Sodium 422.1, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 31.7, Protein 12.6

LOW CARB CHEESECAKE WITH ALMOND CRUST



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I've been searching for a low carb cheesecake since I've given up sugar and so, using ideas from different recipes, I came up with this one. I made it with raspberry jello and then I pureed a 1/2 pint of raspberries with some Splenda (add to your taste) and a tsp. of gelatin. Then I spread it on the cheesecake before chilling.

Provided by Mina in Toronto

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 22m

Yield 1 cheesecake, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups almond flour (crushed almonds)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
1 (3 ounce) box sugar-free jello, any flavour
1/2 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons sugar substitute
16 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup Cool Whip Lite

Steps:

  • Almond Crust:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix the almond flour, butter and sugar substitute in a bowl. Spray 8x8 square pan (or pie plate) with cooking spray, and press this mixture evenly into the pan.
  • Place this crust in a preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden browned and slightly pulling away from the sides of the pan. Remove the crust from the oven, and let it cool while you make the filling.
  • Cheesecake Filling:.
  • Dissolve the Jello in the boiling water, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool and slightly thickened (20-30 minutes).
  • Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the Jello to the cream cheese, and mix really well. Add Cool Whip 1/2 cup at a time until well blended. Add the sugar substitute until blended. Spread the mixture in the pan or pie plate and chill for a couple of hours.
  • This recipe is very versatile. Use different jello flavour or add more or less sugar substitute or use juice instead of water or fold fresh or canned fruit into the cheesecake filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 379.3, Carbohydrate 7.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 8

Tips:

  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch pie plate.
  • Use a food processor to make the crust. This will help it come together quickly and evenly.
  • Chill the crust before baking. This will help it set and prevent it from becoming too crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will allow it to set properly and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Almond Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cheesecake is creamy and flavorful, with a subtle almond flavor. The amaretti crust is crunchy and nutty, and it pairs perfectly with the cheesecake. This recipe is easy to follow and produces a stunning dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

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