Amaretto Rice Cheesecake

==Description==
Makes 12 to 16 servings
==Ingredients==
===Crust===
* 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
* 1 cup finely chopped almonds
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ⅓ cup butter or margarine, melted 
===Filling===
* 2 cups cooked rice
* 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
* 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
* 1 cup sugar
* 4 eggs
* ⅓ cup amaretto 
===Topping===
* 1 x 8-ounce container sour cream
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1 tablespoon amaretto
* grated milk chocolate for garnish
* toasted almond slices for garnish 
 
== Directions ==
===Crust===
# Combine cracker crumbs, almonds, sugar, cinnamon and butter in medium mixing bowl. 
# Press into bottom and one inch up sides of ungreased 9-inch spring-form pan.
===Filling===
# Combine rice and ricotta cheese in food processor or blender until well blended; set aside.
# Beat cream cheese and sugar in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
# Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
# Blend in amaretto and reserved rice mixture.
# Pour filling into prepared crust.
# Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
===Topping===
# Blend sour cream, sugar and amaretto.
# Spoon over cheesecake; bake an additional 10 minutes.
# Cool.
# Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
# Garnish with grated chocolate and toasted almond slices.
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