Cake Recipes: Amaretto Cheesecake II | Submitted By: V Monte

4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 1/2 cups white sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch6 eggs1 (16 ounce) container sour cream1/2 cup melted butter1 tablespoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon orange extract1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon almond extract2 fluid ounces amaretto liqueur2 1/2 cups crushed macaroon cookies2/3 cup melted butterPreheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 10 inch springform pan with foil. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and corn starch until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in sour cream and 1/2 cup melted butter. Stir in vanilla and orange extracts, lemon juice, almond extract and amaretto liqueur. To make crust: Combine macaroons and 2/3 cup melted butter. Blend thoroughly. Place most of the crust mixture in the bottom of the springform pan. Pour cheese mixture over crust, and sprinkle some crust mixture on top of batter. Place springform pan in a roasting pan, and set it in the oven. Fill roasting pan with water. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let set for 2 hours. Invert cheesecake so that the bottom becomes the top. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 760 | Total Fat: 57.4g | Cholesterol: 252mg

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