Amaretto Pistachio Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets)

1/3 cup

finely ground almonds

3 tbsp

sugar

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (melted)

3 oz

packages reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)

1 oz

can sweetened condensed milk

2 oz

boxes instant pistachio pudding mix

1/4 cup

amaretto liqueur

1 1/2 tsp

almond extract

large eggs (at room temperature)

whipped cream (optional garnish)

chocolate sauce (optional garnish)