https://brucesfoodsmn.com/Recipes/Detail/397/Amaretto_Macaroon_Cheesecake
 
							A moist, chewy macaroon crust sets this almond-flavored cheesecake apart
Yield: 12 servings
Preparation Time: 25 minutes; Cooking Time: 1 hour
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| 1 | pkg. | (7 oz.) coconut, lightly toasted* | |
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| 1/2 | cup | finely chopped almonds, lightly toasted | |
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| 1 | can | (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk, divided | |
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| 1/3 | cup | flour | |
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| 1/4 | cup | (1/2 stick) margarine, melted | |
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| FILLING: | |||
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| 4 | pkgs. | (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened (regular, lite or fat free) | |
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| 4 | eggs (or 2 eggs plus 1/2 cup egg substitute, or 4 egg whites) | ||
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| 1/4 | cup | almond-flavored liqueur or 2 tbsp. almond flavoring | |
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Heat oven to 325 F.  
Crust -  Mix coconut, almonds, 1/2 cup of the sweetened condensed milk, flour and margarine;  press onto bottom of greased 9 - inch springform pan. 
* To toast coconut in the  microwave, spread  approx. 1/2 cup in a pie plate and cook for 3 - 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.  Watch closely because it will brown quickly.   
Filling -  Beat cream cheese, sugar and remaining 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.  Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing at low speed after each addition, just until blended.  Blend in liqueur flavoring; pour over crust.  
Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until center is almost set.  Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.  Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.  Garnish with toasted sliced almonds and colored sugar.   
Consider fat-free ingredients for a "lite" version.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
https://brucesfoodsmn.com/Recipes/Detail/397/Amaretto_Macaroon_Cheesecake
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