Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with white chocolate, almond, and amaretto liqueur, topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 large eggs
- 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and amaretto liqueur to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Melt the chopped white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread it over the top of the cheesecake. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, substitute half of the white chocolate with semi-sweet chocolate.
- To enhance the almond flavor, add a tablespoon of finely chopped marzipan to the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg