Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake

No bake cheesecake that is light, but VERY rich! Serves 12. Given to me by a college professor to share.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 500 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup water
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
• ⅓ cup amaretto liqueur

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan, refrigerate.

Step 2

Put the water into a small saucepan, water should be cold. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water, and let stand for 1 minute. Then, stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved, set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add the evaporated milk and lemon juice, container to beat until fluffy. Scrape the bottom of the bowl occasionally to make sure there are no lumps. Gradually beat in the amaretto, vanilla and the gelatin mixture until everything is well blended.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff but not grainy, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving. Do not remove the springform ring until serving time.