Best 6 Amaretto Cheesecake Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors presented by our Amaretto Cheesecake Bars. These luscious treats offer a captivating fusion of textures and tastes, making them a must-try for any cheesecake or dessert enthusiast. With a velvety smooth and creamy filling nestled atop a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars are elevated by the subtle almond notes of amaretto liqueur. But the culinary journey doesn't end there. Discover two additional delectable variations included in this article: a luscious Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake Bar and a refreshing Lemon Amaretto Cheesecake Bar. Each variation promises a unique taste experience, ensuring there's a flavor profile to satisfy every craving. Whether you prefer the classic combination of amaretto and cheesecake or seek a burst of citrusy freshness, these recipes have you covered. Embark on a culinary adventure and treat your taste buds to the irresistible charm of our Amaretto Cheesecake Bars.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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 SQUARES



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Make and share this Amaretto Cheesecake Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly in bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and 1/4 cup flour. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add amaretto and almond extract, beating to combine.
  • Spread filling evenly over prepared crust; sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Bake 25 minutes, or until set.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight; cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2218.7, Fat 142, SaturatedFat 76.8, Cholesterol 743.9, Sodium 1294.8, Carbohydrate 200.9, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 112, Protein 41.1

AMARETTO CHEESECAKE BARS



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Make and share this Amaretto Cheesecake Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
6 tablespoons butter (softened)
8 ounces cream cheese (room temp)
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
4 tablespoons Amaretto
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons almonds (chopped)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
  • Cut in butter until mixture forms fine crumbs.
  • Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remainder over bottom of ungreased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350 or until lightly browned.
  • In mixer bowl, thoroughly cream together cream cheese and granulated sugar. Add egg, amaretto, and vanilla; beat well. Spread batter over partially baked crust.
  • Combine almonds with reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 114.6, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10.3, Protein 3.7

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

AMARETTO RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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There's a good reason why this cherished recipe was handed down to me by a relative. It's a keeper! The amaretto and ricotta make for a truly unique dessert. -Isabel Neuman, Surprise, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2-3/4 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup amaretto
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
5 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons amaretto
GARNISH:
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Line a strainer or colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place ricotta in prepared strainer; cover ricotta with sides of cheesecloth. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove ricotta from cheesecloth; discard liquid in bowl., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and amaretto. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and drained ricotta until smooth. Beat in amaretto mixture. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended., Pour into a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until center is almost set, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Let stand 5 minutes on a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer., Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan., For garnish, place corn syrup in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, until warm, about 10 seconds. Add cranberries; toss to coat. Place sugar in a small bowl; add cranberries and toss to coat. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set, about 1 hour., Top cheesecake with almonds and sugared cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your cheesecake bars. Use real butter, cream cheese, and amaretto liqueur.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cheesecake bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cheesecake bars in a water bath. This will help them bake evenly and prevent them from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake bars before serving. This will help them set and make them easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Amaretto cheesecake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They're perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a special celebration. With their rich amaretto flavor and creamy texture, these cheesecake bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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