Laurie's Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake

5 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 2 hr
Ready In: 2 hr 15 min

“A simple yet stylish no-bake cheesecake. Garnish with cherries and chocolate sauce for breathtaking results. This cake is mmmm... good” - by LGEREMIA

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Original recipe yields 1 - 9 inch cheesecake

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan, and set aside to chill. In a saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let sit for 1 minute. Then cook over low heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with the sugar until soft and smooth. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk, vanilla and lemon juice. Scrape bottom of bowl between additions, then stir in the gelatin mixture and the amaretto. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese batter.
Pour filling into the prepared crust and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
500 cal
25%

Fat
35 g
54%

Carbs
38 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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mencked

Nov. 19, 2010

"I have been making this recipe for years having gotten the recipe from my friend Susan (awesome cook!!). It's one of my most popular cheesecakes--and I make lots of them! I garnish with drizzles of ..." See morechocolate ganache. It's important to add a bit more than just one package of the gelatin--I dissolve about 1 1/3 pkg. of gelatin in the 1/2 C. of cold water. I also make my crust with 15 graham crackers, 1/4 cup of sugar, mixed with 1/4 cup melted butter. I bake the crust at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool before putting the Amaretto Mousse in. Soooo light and yummy!"

MCINN

Dec. 19, 2003

"Nice, light tasting, gourmet-type version of cheesecake. Makes a very interesting and fun dessert for your guests!..." See more"

ediepu

Dec. 17, 2010

"I've been making this exact recipe for over 10 years and get numerous requests for it. My favorite way to dress this up for the holidays is to cut pirouette cookies in half and place them around the ..." See morecheesecake. Then I tie a wire ribbon around the cookies. A little chocolate drizzle on the top and you have a show stopper of a dessert!"

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