Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake

Submitted by nvermd

"This came from a Knox Gelatin magazine advertisement"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1 envelope knox unflavored gelatin
• 1⁄2 cup cold water
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄3 cup amaretto liqueur
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup heavy cream, whipped

directions

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
2. Press into bottom and sides of a 9" springform pan and then chill.
3. In a small saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water.
4. Let stand for one minute.
5. Stir over low heat until dissolved, about 3 minutes.
6. Put aside.
7. Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
8. Gradually add evaporated milk and lemon juice to cream cheese mixture.
9. Beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
10. Gradually beat the gelatin into cream cheese mixture along with liqueur and vanilla.
11. Fold in the whipped cream.
12. Pour into crust.
13. Chill 8 hours or overnight.
14. Garnish with chocolate sauce and berries, if desired.