Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Avocado Cheesecake, a dessert that artfully blends rich flavors with nutritious ingredients. This stunning cheesecake boasts a vibrant green hue and a velvety texture that will captivate your taste buds while offering a healthier alternative to traditional desserts. Perfect for any occasion, from dinner parties to casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados (about 400g)
- 8 oz (227g) cream cheese
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well mixed. Press firmly into a pie dish or springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely at room temperature.
- In a blender, combine avocados, cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with fresh fruit or whipped cream before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg