Key Lime Cheesecake

This creamy lime cheesecake is a lighter version of most cheesecake recipes and makes for a delicious dessert.

Serves: 10

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 50-60 min

Total:  75 min, plus overnight chilling time

Crust

1 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 cup ground almonds
2-3 tbsp. wheat bran or ground flax
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp. maple syrup, honey or agave

Filling

1 cup 0% Greek yogurt
125 g Philadelphia cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tbsp. lime zest
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
pinch of salt

Directions

1. To make the crust, add all crust ingredients into a food processor and pulse until fully combined.
2. Transfer crust to a non-stick springform pan. Using your hands flatten the mixture across the bottom and 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the pan. Set aside.
3. To make the filling, add all filling ingredients into the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Pour filling into prepared crust.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 50-60 minutes, until set.
5. Allow to cool in the oven with the door open. Once it reaches room temperature, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Garnish with fresh lime slices and serve chilled.