Lime Cheesecake with Ginger Almond Crust

Using Neufchatel cheese in this cheesecake gives a lower calorie count
without increasing the carb count, and still gives a superb flavor and
texture.

16 ounces (450 grams) Neufchatel or cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Splenda
2 eggs
1/2 cup (120 grams) plain yogurt or sour cream
Juice and grated rind of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ginger Almond Crust (below)

Preheat oven to 325 F (170 C). With your electric mixer, beat the
Neufchatel or cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the Splenda,
eggs and yogurt, in that order, beating well after each addition. Scrape
down the sides of the bowl often with a rubber scraper. Now, beat in the
lime juice, rind and vanilla extract. Pour into prepared crust. Put a flat
container of water on the floor of the oven, then put your cheesecake on
the oven shelf. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until only the very center
of the cake jiggles a little when you shake it. Chill well before serving.

8-10 servings

Assuming 8, each will have 11 grams of carbohydrate, with 3 grams of
fiber, for a usable carb count of 8 grams; 15 grams protein; 392 calories.


Ginger Almond Crust

1-1/2 cups (225 grams) almonds
1/4 cup (30 grams) vanilla whey protein powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons Splenda
1/4 cup (60 grams) butter, melted

Preheat oven to 325 F (170 C). Put your almonds in your food processor,
with the S-blade in place. Run the processor until the almonds are ground
medium-fine. Add the protein powder, ginger and Splenda and pulse to
combine. Add the butter and pulse to combine-you may need to run a knife
around the bottom of the food processor to make sure everything gets
combined. Press firmly into a 10" (25-centimeter) pie plate or springform
pan you've sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, building up the sides by
about 1" (2.5 centimeter) If you're using a springform, make sure you
cover the seam at the bottom. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until it just
barely turns golden. 8-10 servings

Assuming 8, each will have 5 grams of carbohydrate and 2 grams of fiber,
for a usable carb count of 3 grams; 6 grams protein; 168 calories. These
figures are included in the analysis for Lime Cheesecake with Ginger
Almond Crust




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