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1
cup ground toasted hazelnuts* (filberts) or almonds
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2
tablespoons butter, melted
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4
8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
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1 1/4
cups sugar
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2
teaspoons vanilla
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1/2
teaspoon almond extract
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5
eggs
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2/3
cup chopped toasted hazelnuts* (filberts) or almonds
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1/4
cup hazelnut liqueur or amaretto
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1
cup whipping cream
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2
tablespoons hazelnut liqueur or amaretto
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For crust, in a small bowl combine the 1 cup ground hazelnuts and melted butter. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. For filling, in a large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until fluffy. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the 2/3 cup chopped hazelnuts and the 1/4 cup liqueur. Pour filling over crust, spreading evenly.
3. Bake about 1 hour or until a 2 1/2-inch area around outside edge appears set and center appears nearly set when gently shaken. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a knife, loosen edge of cheesecake from side of pan; cool for 30 minutes. Remove side of pan; cool cheesecake completely on rack (about 1 1/4 hours). Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
4. To serve, in a medium bowl combine whipping cream and the 2 tablespoons liqueur. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Top each serving of cheesecake with whipped cream.
- Tip *To toast hazelnuts, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread nuts in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until nuts are light golden brown, stirring once or twice. Wrap warm nuts in a clean kitchen towel. Rub nuts in towel to remove any loose skins; cool.
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This Decadent Hazelnut Cheesecake is a little slice of heaven in my mouth, It just tasted fabulous! The hazelnut liqueur adds a hint of sweet and delicious but together it makes top on my list of deserts I have made this year from Better Home and Gardens. it was so creamy and decadent with just enough of that cream cheese tangy flavor in the background to delight my taste buds. This one is a winner I have to give it 5 very deserving Stars!
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