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Laurie's Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake

By: LGEREMIA 
"A simple yet stylish no-bake cheesecake. Garnish with cherries and chocolate sauce for breathtaking results. This cake is mmmm... good"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch cheesecake
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup amaretto liqueur
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan, and set aside to chill. In a saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let sit for 1 minute. Then cook over low heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with the sugar until soft and smooth. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk, vanilla and lemon juice. Scrape bottom of bowl between additions, then stir in the gelatin mixture and the amaretto. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese batter.
  3. Pour filling into the prepared crust and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 500 | Total Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 106mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by MCINN   view full review
Nice, light tasting, gourmet-type version of cheesecake. Makes a very interesting and fun...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2010 by mencked   view full review
I have been making this recipe for years having gotten the recipe from my friend Susan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2010 by ediepu   view full review
I've been making this exact recipe for over 10 years and get numerous requests for it. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by queenct62   view full review
I have been making this very recipe for over 20 years....it looks very rich yet very light...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by Pro Chef   view full review
I did not care for this recipe. Not much better than a Sara Lee frozen cake.

 

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