Susan's Chocolate Cheesecake With Amaretto Recipe

Indulge in this heavenly chocolate cheesecake, a recipe passed down from a fellow legal recruiter! This rich and creamy dessert features a subtle amaretto flavor that will leave everyone in awe. Requires about 11 hours of chilling time, so plan ahead for this show-stopping treat. Perfect for special occasions or impressing guests!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 680 mins
Calories 288.4 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Susan's Chocolate Cheesecake With Amaretto

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Susan's Chocolate Cheesecake With Amaretto

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How to Make Susan's Chocolate Cheesecake With Amaretto

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted chocolate, amaretto, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the chocolate mixture to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared crust.
  8. Bake for 60 minutes. Turn off oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 60 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

115g

Fat

39g

Carbs

12g