Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°F / 160°C / Gas Mark 3
- Grease a 9 inch springform pan. Set aside.
Spread the almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 8 minutes or until lightly toasted. Let cool and finely chop. Set aside.
With an electric mixer or food processor, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs, vanilla, Amaretto liqueur and sour cream. Mix until smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
Reserving 2 tablespoons of chopped almonds; add the remaining nuts and gently fold into the the batter.
Pour batter into the greased 9-inch springform pan. Sprinkle the reserved nuts over the top.
Bake in the middle of a preheated 325°F oven for 25 minutes or until just barely set.
Turn off the oven. Leave the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour longer. It will continue to cook, but won't burn.
Remove from the oven. When completely cooled, remove pan sides and cut into wedges.
Submitted by Keldon C. See all my recipes. | January 7th, 2022
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