Creamy avocados bring color and rich flavor to this delicious cheesecake on a walnut and anise-seed crust.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shelled walnuts
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon crushed anise seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1 lemon
- 1 ½ cups skim milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 fully ripened Avocados from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened and cut in pieces
Directions
Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In food processor, pulse walnuts until finely ground. Add graham cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar, anise seeds and salt; pulse just until combined. Add 2 tablespoons water; pulse until ingredients are thoroughly combined and resemble wet sand. Press into bottom of an 8 1/2-inch springform pan. Bake 20 minutes; cool completely.
Step 2
In measuring cup or small bowl, combine gelatin with 2 tablespoons water; let stand for 5 minutes. With vegetable peeler, remove strips of lemon zest (yellow portion only). In saucepan, combine milk, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla and lemon zest; bring to boil. Add gelatin; simmer until gelatin has completely dissolved, about 1 minute; strain and discard lemon zest.
Step 3
In food processor, combine avocados and cream cheese. Pour hot milk mixture into processor; process until very smooth. Pour into baked crust; cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until set. Remove side of pan; cut cheesecake into 10 slices. Serve with raspberry sauce, if desired.
Tips
Cheesecake is best when served the same day; any leftover cheesecake should be securely covered with clear plastic wrap and refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 242 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat2g | 9% |
Cholesterol3mg | 1% |
Sodium251mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 15% |
Total Sugars16g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C13mg | 63% |
Calcium111mg | 9% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium358mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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