Healthy Key Lime Cheesecake with Almond Flour Crust

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350℉.
  2. 2Line an 8 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  3. 3In a mini food processor, pulse together the almond flour, butter and sugar until combined.
  4. 4Transfer crumbly mixture to the pan.
  5. 5Spread out into an even layer crust, going up along the sides of the pan.
  6. 6Bake for 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
  7. 7In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, lime zest, lime juice until smooth.
  8. 8Next, add in the sugar, arrowroot flour and mix until combined.
  9. 9Then, transfer batter to the pan.
  10. 10Carefully tap the pan on your counter to remove any bubbles.
  11. 11Bake for 1 hour.
  12. 12Allow to set in pan for 30 minutes.
  13. 13Transfer to the fridge for an hour or overnight.
  14. 14Top with cool whip, powdered sugar, lime zest or lime slices.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups almond flour
  • 4 tbs butter, melted
  • 2 tbs sugar
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1.75 cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 key limes, zest 1 lime + juice all
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 5 tbs arrowroot flour

Equipment

mini food processormedium mixing bowl8 inch springform panWire rack

Tips

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • In place of arrowroot powder, you can use cornstarch, tapioca flour or regular all purpose flour.
  • Use any granulated sweetener you prefer.
  • If you don’t have limes, you can use lemon or any citrus fruits.