Avocado Key Lime Cheesecake

Try making this delicious Avocado Key Lime Cheesecake for your next dessert option! Key limes help to boost immunity and are excellent for kidney and liver health. Avocados are great for eye health as they provide antioxidant prevention to help minimize damage from UV light. Pecans are packed with protein and help to reduce the risk of heart disease. Dates are high in fiber and contain a variety of disease-fighting antioxidants. Serve with your favorite dairy-free whipped cream on top and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Crust:

  • 1 cup raw almonds, soaked for at least 8 hrs

  • 1 cup raw pecans, soaked for at least 2 hrs

  • 10 dates

  • ¼ cup coconut oil

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Filling:

  • 5 ripe avocados, pitted

  • ¼ cup key lime juice (about 10 key limes)

  • 1 tbsp lime zest

  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted

  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

 Instructions:

1) Begin to prepare the crust by combining crust ingredients in a food processor. Process until the mixture is crumbly. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch springform pan and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

2) Add all the filling ingredients to the food processor and process until a smooth mixture is formed.

3) Remove the crust from the fridge and transfer the filling mixture to the crust.

4) Chill the dish in the fridge for an additional 30 minutes. Top with dairy-free whipped cream and enjoy!