Amoretto Cheesecake (Mother Wonderful’s)

Crust

2 c. crumbs from graham crackers

¼ c. sugar

¼ c. melted butter

Process crackers into crumbs. Process with sugar. Add melted butter and process. Press into 10 “ spring form pan. Place in freezer while preparing the filling.

Filling

2 lb. (4 8 oz pkgs) cream cheese

1 ½ c. sugar 1 T. Amoretto liqueur

1 t. vanilla 1 t. almond extract

4 eggs pinch of salt

Oven 350. Combine on low speed cheese and sugar, then extracts, then eggs. Pour into crust.

Bake 40 min. (+5 min if ingredients are cold.)

Let sit 10 minutes while preparing the topping.

Topping: 2 c. sour cream, ¼ c. sugar and

1 t. vanilla

Spread topping over cheesecake. Return to oven for 10 minutes. Let cool immediately in refrigerator.

Goes well alone or with cherry or blueberry toppings.