Best 6 Amaretto Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes

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**Indulge in a Symphony of Fall Flavors with Amaretto Pumpkin Cheesecake**

As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, it's time to embrace the warm and cozy flavors of fall. And what better way to do that than with a decadent Amaretto Pumpkin Cheesecake? This delightful dessert combines the classic flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese with the nutty sweetness of amaretto liqueur, creating a rich and indulgent treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a Thanksgiving feast or simply looking for a special dessert to enjoy on a chilly autumn evening, this Amaretto Pumpkin Cheesecake is sure to impress. With its creamy texture, pumpkin spice aroma, and hint of almond flavor, this cheesecake is a true masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to a world of autumnal delight.

**Additional Recipes to Elevate Your Fall Baking:**

* **Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles:** Bite-sized morsels of pumpkin cheesecake coated in rich chocolate ganache.
* **Amaretto Pumpkin Bundt Cake:** A moist and flavorful cake infused with the warmth of amaretto and pumpkin spice.
* **Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes:** A delightful fusion of coffee and pumpkin flavors, topped with a creamy espresso frosting.
* **Amaretto Pumpkin Pie:** A classic Thanksgiving dessert with a hint of amaretto liqueur, adding a touch of sophistication to your holiday table.
* **Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars:** A convenient and portable treat that combines the creaminess of cheesecake with the comforting flavors of pumpkin.

These additional recipes offer a range of options to satisfy your fall baking cravings. From decadent truffles to moist bundt cakes, flavorful cupcakes to classic pies, and portable cheesecake bars, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So let your creativity shine as you explore these recipes and create your own autumnal baking masterpieces.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

PUMPKIN-AMARETTO CHEESECAKE



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I came up with this version of my creamy cheese cake just for the holidays! You can use extract instead of amaretto. You can also use any of the hard squashs as butternut or sweet potato thats been baked and mashed smooth.You can also bake in a water bath by adding 1/2 inch of water to pan. Be careful removing cake when cooked if there''s any water left.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups shortbread cookies, crushed
1/4 cup toasted finely crushed almonds
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 cups fresh pumpkin puree
2 eggs
4 egg whites, yolks separated
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons Amaretto or 1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
fresh grated nutmeg, garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In a 10-inch greased springform pan, mix cookie crumbs, almonds, and melted butter.
  • Using your clean fingers, press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and sides of the pan. Or better yet use a metal 1 cup measuring cup and press the crumbs evenly among the bottom and part way up the sides.
  • Refrigerate till ready to fill.
  • In a large bowl using electric mixer (or place directly in a food processor) whip cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add in brown sugar blending until thoroughly mixed.
  • Add pumpkin and add the 2 eggs one at a time, then the yolks, blending after each addition until smooth.
  • Add cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, Amaretto and sour cream, pulse to blend.
  • In a clean bowl beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed till soft peaks form.
  • Fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture.
  • Pour mixture into prepared crust.
  • Set springform on a cookie sheet.A must.
  • Bake 1 - 1 1/2 hours, till center is almost set and jiggles slightly.
  • Turn off oven let cake stay in oven with oven door propped open about 8 inches.
  • Till bottom and sides are completely cooled.
  • Remove from oven, chill uncovered overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Remove sides of pan.
  • Beat cream, almond extract and sugar at high speed until soft peeks form.
  • Then spread on chilled cake just before serving and sprinkle nutmeg on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.6, Fat 44.5, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 177.5, Sodium 274.2, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 1, Sugar 33.6, Protein 9.3

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.

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 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

Tips:

  1. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help to ensure that the cheesecake is smooth and creamy.
  2. Use a springform pan to bake the cheesecake. This will make it easy to remove the cheesecake from the pan after it has baked.
  3. Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  4. Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help to set the cheesecake and make it easier to slice.
  5. Serve the cheesecake with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, fruit, or chocolate sauce.

Conclusion:

The amaretto pumpkin cheesecake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this amaretto pumpkin cheesecake a try!

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