Amaretto Peach Cheesecake

By junerodgers

Twist on a traditional cheesecake with the addition of pureed peaches and a touch of Amaretto. Serve with fresh sliced peaches on top.

Ingredients

• CRUST
• 1 1/2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• FILLING
• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 large eggs
• 16 ounces canned peach halves, pureed
• 1/4 cup almond flavored liqueur (amaretto)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F

Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter or margarine, and cinnamon until well blended. Press mixture into an 8 or 9 inch springform pan.

Drain and puree peaches.

For filling, combine cream cheese, sugar and flour; mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add peaches and liqueur; mix well. Pour over crust.

Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F, then continue baking for 55 minutes.

Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Garnish with additional peach slices and sliced if desired.