Amaretto Cheesecake Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly in bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and 1/4 cup flour. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add amaretto and almond extract, beating to combine.
Spread filling evenly over prepared crust; sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Bake 25 minutes, or until set.
Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight; cut into squares to serve.