# Amaretto Ricotta Cheesecake Easy Must-Have Recipe

- Link: https://lifeandwork.blog/recipe-amaretto-ricotta-cheesecake/
- Published: 2026-07-05T16:12:34-05:00
- Author: Bert Swope

This delicious Italian [cheesecake](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C99FHGwqqAI)
is made with ricotta and hints of amaretto. It is a rich, decadent dessert that 
is easy to make. It can be stored for up to 2 months in the freezer. To serve, thaw
it in the refrigerator overnight.

Amaretto Ricotta [Cheesecake](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C99FHGwqqAI) is light
and airy, is an easy dessert to prepare, and is a delicious way to enjoy the amaretto
flavor. It’s so simple to make and tastes great! If you love cheesecakes, you will
love this one!

## Ingredients

 * 2 cups ricotta
 * 1/3 cup cornstarch
 * 1 ½ cups sugar
 * ¼ cup amaretto
 * 2 cups mascarpone
 * ½ cup sour cream
 * 5 large or jumbo eggs

### Sour Cream Topping

 * 2 tablespoon sugar
 * 2 tablespoon amaretto
 * 1 cup sour cream
 * ½ cup almond flakes
 * 4 oz red currant

## Preparation Directions

 * Add the ricotta, mascarpone, sour cream, and sugar in a large bowl. Mix the composition
   with a mixer until it becomes smooth.
 * Add the cornstarch and amaretto gradually. Homogenize the composition with the
   mixer.
 * Gradually add whole eggs and beat with the mixer at medium speed until the mixture
   becomes homogeneous and soft
 * Take a 10-inch baking dish and line it with baking paper
 * Put the composition in the lined tray and bake the mixture for 75 minutes at 
   350 degrees F
 * Meanwhile, prepare the topping. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the 
   sugar and amaretto
 * After the cheesecake is baked, please leave it to cool for 5 minutes, then pour
   the topping on top and put the cheesecake in the oven for another 15 minutes
 * After it is baked, let it cool on a grill for 1 hour, then put it in the refrigerator
   for 4 hours to cool completely.
 * Decorate the cheesecake with red currants and toasted almond flakes

## Yields

**Makes 14 servings** Enjoy

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