Almond Yogurt Cheesecake Version 2

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
Crust:1 heaping cup almond flour4 tbsp I cant believe its not butter for baking1/3 cup muscovado sugar1/4 tsp pure almond extractdash allspiceFilling:2 cups plain non-fat yogurt strained overnight through a cheesecloth (Yields 1-1/4 cup)1/4 cup unstrained yogurt3 eggs8 oz. neufchatel cheese3 eggs2/3 cup muscovado sugar 1-1/4 tsp pure almond extract7" Springform Pan
Directions
Make Crust:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine Almond flour, sugar, allspice. Melt "butter" and add 1/4 tsp. pure almond extract. Combine this with the dry ingredients, then pat into the bottom of a 7" springform pan
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool.
Make Filling:
In a bowl combine 1-1/4 c. strained (overnight) non-fat PLAIN yogurt, 1/2c unstrained non-fat PLAIN yogurt, 8 oz. neufchatel cheese. Lightly beat 3 eggs, add 1-1/4 tsp. pure almond extract to eggs then combine with cheese and user a mixer to beat. Then add 2/3 cup Muscovado sugar until well mixed. Pour over crust and bake for 1 hr. 10 min at 325 degrees until set. Cool slightly, decorate the top with almond slices and then refrigerate.

Serves 14

350 degrees 45-50 min.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HHUSTON.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 247.7
  • Total Fat: 18.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 68.7 mg
  • Sodium: 152.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 9.7 g

Member Reviews
  • CYNTHIAS50
    Heather, I can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing the recipe...it looks divine! - 5/6/09