Strawberry Amaretto Cheesecake Recipe

• 1 c. GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS
• 1/4 c. GRANULATED SUGAR
• 2 Tbsp. BUTTER (unsalted), softened
•     In a small mixing bowl, combine the crumbs, sugar, and
•     Butter. Blend well with fingers, fork, or possibly pastry blender.
•     Press onto the bottom of a well-buttered springform pan.
•     Refrigeratefor 30 min.
•     FILLING
• 2 lb CREAM CHEESE, softened
• 1 1/2 c. GRANULATED SUGAR
• 1 c. HEAVY CREAM
• 6 x Large eggs
• 3 Tbsp. LEMON JUICE
• 1/2 tsp BRANDY or possibly BRANDY EXTRACT
• 1 c. Lowfat sour cream
• 1 Tbsp. VANILLA EXTRACT
• 2 Tbsp. ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR, sifted
• 1 c. FRESH STRAWBERRIES, minced
•     In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and cream
•     Till smooth. Add in the Large eggs, one at a time, making sure which
•     The mix is smooth and creamy. Mix in the strawberries.
•     Pour mix into the chilled pan and bake in a pre-heated
• 425 x Degree F oven for 15 min, then reduce the
•     Temperature to 275-degrees F and continue to bake for 1
•     Hour.
•     Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cold for 3 hrs.
•     TOPPING
• 2 1/2 c. FRESH STRAWBERRIES, minced
• 1 c. AMARETTO LIQUEUR
• 1 Tbsp. GRANULATED SUGAR

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