Amaretto Cheesecake with Almond Brittle
Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Yield: Makes 16 servings (serving size: 1 slice) Ingredients Cake: Cooking spray 1 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 (8-ounce) blocks 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs, at room temperature Brittle: 3/4 cup sliced almonds 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons water Dash of salt Preparation 1. Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray; set aside. 2. To make cake crust: Place almonds, flour, and sugar in a food processor; process until nuts are finely ground. Add butter; pulse until combined....