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Basil Pesto Cheesecake

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1.5 cups Almond Flour
  • ¼ cup Butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar

Filling

  • 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • ½ cup Basil Pesto
  • 3 large Eggs
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix almond flour, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  4. In a food processor, blend cream cheese, basil pesto, eggs, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  5. Pour filling over the cooled crust.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes or until set. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free
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