No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

What I love about No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

Summer is finally here! There are so many backyard parties, bbq’s and bonfires yet to be had! When I think of summer, I think of so many things, but one of them is citrus! The first thing that I wanted to make this season were these No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Bars. They’re delicious; perfectly sweet and full of citrusy lime flavour. They come together quickly (minus the chilling) and can be made ahead of time. They are completely gluten-free, grain-free and egg-free! The recipe fits an 8'“x8” pan but if you’re serving a crowd it can easily be doubled into a 9”x13” pan. When the time comes to cut into squares, you can freeze them for 30 mins to make them easier to cut.

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American

Yield: 8-10

Author: Courtney Sketchley

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No Bake Keto Key Lime Bars

These gluten-free, grain-free keto key lime bars are creamy, citrusy and absolutely delicious! They are the perfect summer dessert for entertaining!

Prep time: 15 MinInactive time: 5 HourTotal time: 5 H & 15 M

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sweetener
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp sea salt

For the Filling:

• 1 1/2 blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• zest of 2 key limes
• juice of 5 key limes
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Line an 8”x8” pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the macadamia nuts, sweetener, almond flour and salt until broken down and combined.
3. Turn the food processor to low speed and slowly add the melted butter until the mixture comes together.
4. Add the crust mixture into the 8”x8” pan and press down with another piece of parchment paper until it is flat. Set aside.
5. In a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and avocado until it is smooth and no chunks remain. Add the granulated sugar, lime zest and juice and salt and mix again until fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
6. Spread the key lime filling on top of the prepared crust, cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.
7. Before cutting into squares, freeze the bars for 1 hour to make cutting easier.
8. Garnish with fresh lime slices, serve cold and enjoy!

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