Healthy Key Lime Cheesecake with Almond Flour Crust

75 mins
Serves 10
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350℉.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 350℉.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 350℉.
  4. 4Line an 8 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  5. 5Line an 8 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  6. 6Line an 8 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  7. 7In a mini food processor, pulse together the almond flour, butter and sugar until combined.
  8. 8In a mini food processor, pulse together the almond flour, butter and sugar until combined.
  9. 9In a mini food processor, pulse together the almond flour, butter and sugar until combined.
  10. 10Transfer crumbly mixture to the pan.
  11. 11Transfer crumbly mixture to the pan.
  12. 12Transfer crumbly mixture to the pan.
  13. 13Spread out into an even layer crust, going up along the sides of the pan.
  14. 14Spread out into an even layer crust, going up along the sides of the pan.
  15. 15Spread out into an even layer crust, going up along the sides of the pan.
  16. 16Bake for 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
  17. 17Bake for 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
  18. 18Bake for 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
  19. 19In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, lime zest, lime juice until smooth.
  20. 20In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, lime zest, lime juice until smooth.
  21. 21In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, lime zest, lime juice until smooth.
  22. 22Next, add in the sugar, arrowroot flour and mix until combined.
  23. 23Next, add in the sugar, arrowroot flour and mix until combined.
  24. 24Next, add in the sugar, arrowroot flour and mix until combined.
  25. 25Then, transfer batter to the pan.
  26. 26Then, transfer batter to the pan.
  27. 27Then, transfer batter to the pan.
  28. 28Carefully tap the pan on your counter to remove any bubbles.
  29. 29Carefully tap the pan on your counter to remove any bubbles.
  30. 30Carefully tap the pan on your counter to remove any bubbles.
  31. 31Bake for 1 hour.
  32. 32Bake for 1 hour.
  33. 33Bake for 1 hour.
  34. 34Allow to set in pan for 30 minutes.
  35. 35Allow to set in pan for 30 minutes.
  36. 36Allow to set in pan for 30 minutes.
  37. 37Transfer to the fridge for an hour or overnight.
  38. 38Transfer to the fridge for an hour or overnight.
  39. 39Transfer to the fridge for an hour or overnight.
  40. 40Top with cool whip, powdered sugar, lime zest or lime slices.
  41. 41Top with cool whip, powdered sugar, lime zest or lime slices.
  42. 42Top with cool whip, powdered sugar, lime zest or lime slices.

Ingredients

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