Amaretto Cheesecake

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Servings: 10-12

Comments: A low-fat version of a very scrumptious cheesecake. Amaretti cookies (for the crust) may be purchased at most supermarkets in the cookie section, or at Italian foods stores or at Italian delicatessens.

Ingredients: 1 cup amaretti (Italian-style almond cookie) crumbs 2 tablespoons soft margarine, melted 1 package (8 oz.) nonfat cream cheese 1/3 cup nonfat cottage cheese 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur 1 large egg 1 large egg white (about 2 tablespoons) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 cup nonfat sour cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions: Prep Time: 15 minutes Baking Time: 35 to 40 minutes Cooling and Chilling Time: At least 3 1/2 hours or overnight. 1. For Crust: In a small bowl stir together cookie crumbs and margarine; using the back of a spoon, press mixture evenly over bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan. Bake in a 350°F (180°C) oven until lightly browned (6 to 8 minutes). Remove from oven. 2. For Filling: In a food processor or blender, combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, amaretto, egg, egg white, and 1/2 cup of the sugar; process or blend until smooth. Pour mixture into baked crumb crust. 3. Return cheesecake to 350°F (180°C) oven and bake until top feels dry when lightly touched and center jiggles only slightly when pan is gently shaken (25 to 30 minutes). 4. For Topping: In a small bowl, stir together remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, sour cream, and vanilla to make topping. Remove cheesecake from oven and reduce oven temperature to 250°F (120°C). Pour sour cream mixture over hot cheesecake, smoothing gently to spread evenly. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. 5. Return cheesecake to oven and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack (about 1 hour). Remove sides of springform pan and cover cheesecake lightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate until well set (at least 2 1/2 hours) or overnight. Serve chilled cut into wedges. Makes 10-12 servings. Nutritional Information Per serving: 222 calories, 24% (52.3 cal.) from fat 9.5 g protein 5.7 g fat (.78 g sat.) 33 g carbohydrates (.28 g fiber) 253 mg sodium 33 mg cholestrol

Date: November 5, 2003

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