"Enjoy this mouth-watering cheesecake made with amaretto and pumpkin; topped with almonds - perfect for a lavish dessert!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups crushed amaretti cookies
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1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
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4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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4 eggs
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1 3/4 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup whipping cream
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1 tablespoon powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon amaretto or 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
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Toasted sliced almonds, if desired