CHOCOLATE AMARETTO CHEESECAKE

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This is a rich chocolate cheesecake that I have served many times. Everyone loved it! The presentation of this cake looks beautiful on a table with raspberries or strawberries around it. When you taste this cheesecake you'll find it hard to believe that it is only 99 calories per serving and 2 grams of fat! I found this in a...

Provided by Mary Louise

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 2 1/2 inch chocolate graham crackers squares, made in fine crumbs
2 1/3 c part-skim ricotta cheese
4 oz non fat cream cheese
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa (use good cocoa for good flavor)
1 egg
3 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp amaretto liqueur
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 Tbsp mini semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Spray an 8 inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the graham crackers crumbs over the bottom.
  • 2. In a food processor, add all the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the chocolate chips. Blender for about two minutes. Scrap the bowl once. Sprinkle chocolate chips over mixture and pulse once QUICKLY. Pour evenly over crumbs.
  • 3. Bake in a 300 degree overn for 1 1/2 hours or until knife comes out clean. Do not over bake. Cool on rack, then refrigerate, covered for 3 hours.
  • 4. ***I recently baked one in a 7 inch springform pan. I baked it for 1 hour 45 minutes. I'll be posting the pictures this evening when I serve it!
  • 5. Jim did not like the Amaretto in this cheesecake. If you don't like Amaretto, skip that step and add another tsp. Vanilla. Or add Kaluha.

Cathy Catherine
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The chocolate and amaretto flavors were perfect together, and the cheesecake was creamy and smooth. The crust was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Glynn Lane
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This cheesecake was very good. The chocolate and amaretto flavors were nice, and the texture was smooth and creamy. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


HATIM ABDULLAHI ADEN
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This cheesecake was amazing! The flavors were perfect, and the texture was smooth and creamy. The crust was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abraham Belsty
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I was disappointed with this cheesecake. The chocolate and amaretto flavors were not very noticeable, and the texture was a bit grainy. The crust was also a bit too hard. I would not make this again.


saeeda yousuf
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This cheesecake was delicious! The chocolate and amaretto flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was smooth and creamy. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Vickey Vickey
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chocolate and amaretto flavors were perfect together, and the cheesecake was creamy and smooth. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


andy joseph
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate and amaretto flavors were nice, and the crust was crispy. I would make this again, but I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling.


Riya Mony
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of amaretto, but I'm so glad I did! The chocolate and amaretto flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cheesecake was rich and creamy. The crust was also delicious. I will definite


Khadiza Akther
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The chocolate and amaretto flavors were subtle but noticeable. I would definitely make this again.


Chimaobi
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one changed my mind. The chocolate and amaretto flavors were so rich and flavorful, and the texture was smooth and creamy. I especially loved the chocolate cookie crust. I will definitely be making this again


Lily Mai
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how creamy and decadent it was. The chocolate and amaretto flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and buttery. I will definitely be maki


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