Best 6 Almond Cheesecake With Amaretti Crust Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Almond Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust. This extraordinary dessert combines the richness of creamy cheesecake with the subtle nuttiness of almond and the delightful crunch of amaretti cookies. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this masterpiece, including a step-by-step guide to crafting the perfect almond cheesecake filling, a delectable amaretti crust, and an assortment of topping options to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of creating a harmonious balance between sweetness, texture, and visual appeal. Whether you prefer a classic cheesecake experience or desire a touch of sophistication with a variety of toppings, this recipe caters to all palates. Prepare to impress your loved ones with this exceptional dessert that promises an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

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

AMARETTO-PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE



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Enjoy this mouth-watering cheesecake made with amaretto and pumpkin; topped with almonds - perfect for a lavish dessert!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups crushed amaretti cookies
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 3/4 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 tablespoon amaretto or 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Toasted sliced almonds, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Mix crust ingredients. Press in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes or until set. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in eggs. Add remaining filling ingredients; blend well. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until edge is set 2 inches from edge of pan but center still jiggles slightly. Turn oven off; open door 4 inches. Leave in oven 30 minutes. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan to loosen. Cool on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 6 hours. Carefully remove side of pan. Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and amaretto with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Spread over top of cheesecake. Top with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 221 mg

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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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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using real butter, cream cheese, and almonds. You can also use homemade amaretti cookies for a truly authentic crust.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before you start baking. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the cheesecake to be dense and crumbly.
  • 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:

This almond cheesecake with amaretti crust is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, rich almond flavor, and crunchy amaretti crust, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this almond cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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