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 
* 1/3 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 
* 1/3 cup amaretto 
=== Topping ===
* 1 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 springform 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 degrees 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.
== See also ==
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Amaretto Recipes
Category:American Desserts
Category:Cheesecake Recipes
Category:Chocolate Recipes
Category:Cream cheese Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Milk chocolate Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes