Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 433 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

Crumb crust
1/4 cup butter
1 1/4 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/3 cup walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar granulated
cheesecake
4 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet) semi/bittersweet
12 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar granulated
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs beaten
1/4 cup amaretto liquer liqueur

Directions

In a 9 inch quiche dish or round glass baking dish, melt butter at High for 1 minute.

Stir in crumbs, nuts and sugar until combined.

Press evenly to coat bottom and sides of dish.

Microwave crust at High for 2 minutes or until firm.

Set aside.

Place chocolate in a small bowl and microwave at Medium for 3 minutes or until melted.

Place cream cheese in a microwave safe mixing bowl and microwave at Medium for 2 minutes or until softened.

Add sugar and beat, using an electric mixer, until mixture is creamy.

Beat in sour cream and eggs, 1 at a time, until smooth.

Stir in melted chocolate and Amaretto until well combined.

Carefully pour mixture into crumb crust.

Place baking dish on an inverted plate in microwave oven.

Microwave, uncovered at Medium for 16 - 20 minutes or until nearly set in the centre.

Let stand on countertop until cool, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving.

For an *impressive* presentation, serve with sliced strawberries and top with Amaretto-flavoured whipped cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 129g
Amount per Serving
Calories 433 73% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.0g54%
 Saturated Fat 20.0g98%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 155mg52%
Sodium 212mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0g8%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
 Sugars 22.0g
Protein 8.0g17%
Vitamin A 21%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 9%  Iron 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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