Best 7 Amaretto Almond Cheesecake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, the amaretto almond cheesecake stands tall as a masterpiece of culinary artistry. This heavenly creation tantalizes the taste buds with its rich, creamy texture, complemented by the subtle sweetness of amaretto and the nutty goodness of almonds. Whether you seek a showstopping dessert for a special occasion or simply a comforting treat to indulge in, this guide will lead you to the perfect recipe that transforms your kitchen into a bakery of delectable delights. Dive into the world of amaretto almond cheesecakes, and discover the secrets to crafting this timeless classic that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

AMARETTO CHEESECAKE II



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Given to me by my sister-in-law, this cheesecake is really good!

Provided by v monte

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Time 4h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 eggs
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup melted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 fluid ounces amaretto liqueur
2 ½ cups crushed macaroon cookies
⅔ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 10 inch springform pan with foil.
  • In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and corn starch until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in sour cream and 1/2 cup melted butter. Stir in vanilla and orange extracts, lemon juice, almond extract and amaretto liqueur.
  • To make crust: Combine macaroons and 2/3 cup melted butter. Blend thoroughly. Place most of the crust mixture in the bottom of the springform pan. Pour cheese mixture over crust, and sprinkle some crust mixture on top of batter.
  • Place springform pan in a roasting pan, and set it in the oven. Fill roasting pan with water. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let set for 2 hours. Invert cheesecake so that the bottom becomes the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 239.2 mg, Fat 57.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 36.1 g, Sodium 461.5 mg, Sugar 44.1 g

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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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 9h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST:
1 3/4 cups vanilla wafers
1/4 cup sugar
1 bag almond slivers
1/4 cup butter
FILLING:
4 package s (8 oz. each) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup amaretto
Dash salt
4 large eggs
TOPPING:
1 container (16 oz.) sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 bag almond slivers

Steps:

  • CRUST: Combine vanilla wafers, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 bag almonds, and melted butter in a food processor to create crust. Press into 9" springform pan and set aside.
  • FILLING: Combine cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups sugar, amaretto, and salt in food processor until smooth. Add 1 egg at a time and pulse just until blended. (Too much mixing at this point will make your cheesecake crack when cooked.)
  • Pour into springform pan and bake at 350°F for 50 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
  • TOPPING: While cheesecake is cooling, in a small bowl mix sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar and almond extract. Pour over top of cheesecake and return to oven for additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and add 1 bag of slivered almonds to top of cake and cool completely on rack. Refrigerate for 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

ALMOND-AMARETTO CHEESECAKE



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I started making this cheesecake back in the early 80's. I went to a Southern Living Cooking Class and it was on the menu. My mother and friends always ask me to make this on special occasions. It is time consuming but I guarantee you it is wonderful.

Provided by Britt Os sweetie pie

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 50m

Yield 16-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

40 vanilla wafers, finally crushed
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted almond
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, plus
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
pam nonstick cooking spray
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup Amaretto or 1/4 cup almond flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon Amaretto or 1 tablespoon almond flavored liqueur
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
slivered toasted almond (garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine first four ingredients. Press into bottom and 1 3/4" up side of a 9" springform pan which has been coated with coaking spray.
  • In a large bowl beat beat together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
  • Lower speed to medium and add whipping cream., 1/4 cup amaretto and 1 teaspoon vanilla beating well.
  • Pour into prepared crust and bake at 350 for 15 minutes and reduce over to 225 degrees, bake for 1 hour.
  • Cool on rack for 5 minutes.
  • Combine next 4 ingredients. Spread evenly on cake and cook additional 5 minutes. Cool, cover lightly and chill overnight.
  • To serve, remove side of pan and garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.8, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 126.5, Sodium 263.7, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 20.2, Protein 6.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cheesecake.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before you start. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can make the cheesecake tough.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help it set properly.

Conclusion:

Amaretto almond cheesecake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling, almond flavor, and amaretto liqueur, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit. If you are looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, this is the recipe for you.

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