Low Carb Key Lime Cheesecake

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Low Carb Key Lime Cheesecake

  • Total time: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Servings: 1 Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 1/4 Cup Almond Flour/Meal
  • 3 Tbsp Butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp Splenda or preferred sugar substitute

Filling:

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
  • 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 0.3 oz Packet Sugar-Free Lime Jello
  • 1 tsp Key Lime or Lime Zest

Directions

  • 1)

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously spray an 8-inch springform pan with cooking spray.

  • 2)

    Mix almond flour, butter and sugar until mixture is crumbly.

  • 3)

    Press into the bottom of pan and bake for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

  • 4)

    Cool completely.

  • 5)

    Using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment mix cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

  • 6)

    Stir in vanilla extract.

  • 7)

    Add heavy cream and whisk on high until mixture thickens and soft peaks forms.

  • 8)

    Reduce speed to low and mix in jello packet and zest and mix until blended.

  • 9)

    Spread mixture evenly with a spatula over cooled crust.

  • 10)

    Cover and chill in refrigerator until set, about 2-3 hours or overnight.

Notes

Source: http://www.motherthyme.com/2016/06/low-carb-key-lime-cheesecake.html