Prep Time: 8 hours, 00 minute
Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water*
- 3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
- 1-1/4 cup sugar
- 5-ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whipping or heavy cream, whipped
Preparation:
In small saucepan sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let stand 1 minute. Stir over low heat till completely dissolved, about 3 minutes; set aside. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat cream cheese with sugar till fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add evaporated milk and lemon; beat at medium-high speed till mixture is very fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture, liqueur and vanilla thoroughly blended. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into crust; chill 8 hours or overnight. Garnish with chocolate sauce and berries.
*Substitution: Omit liqueur. Increase water to 3/4 cup, add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract with vanilla.
Gradually add evaporated milk and lemon juice; beat at medium-high speed till mixture is very fluffy, about 2 minute. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture, liqueur and vanilla until thoroughly blended. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into crust; chill 8 hours or overnight. Garnish with chocolate sauce and berries.
