Lime Cheesecake With Almond Crust Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 c. toasted and grnd almonds or possibly any nuts you prefer
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/3 c. of melted sweet butter
- 1 lb cream cheese
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 4 x egg yolks
- 1 c. lowfat sour cream
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 c. key lime juice
- 1/8 c. sugar
- 4 x egg whites
Directions
- For the crust:Combine all of the above ingredients and press them firmly into a 10 inch springform.
- Filling:Cream the above items in an electric mixer in the order they are listed, adding one item at a time.
- To lighten the mix:Beat the egg whites till barely stiff. Mix in the cream cheese mix. Pour the mix into the crust and then bake at 350 for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and run a thin knife around the mold to loosen the cheesecake. Release the springform and cold.
- Can be served with a coulis of fresh berries or possibly any other favorite, fresh fruit.
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