Healthy Key Lime Cheesecake
This Healthy Key Lime Cheesecake is creamy, light, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor—without the heaviness of traditional cheesecake. Naturally sweetened and made with Greek yogurt, it’s a healthier make-ahead dessert that still feels indulgent and satisfying.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces light cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat or 2%
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- Seasonings Sauces, or Flavor Base
- ⅓ cup fresh key lime juice or regular lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pantry Staples Crust
- 1 cup almond flour or oat flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Pantry Staples Filling
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Pre-Cooking Prep
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan or line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, melted coconut oil, honey, and salt until combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for 8–10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Filling
- Beat cream cheese until completely smooth.
- Add Greek yogurt and mix until creamy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Add key lime juice, zest, honey, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Bake
- Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes.
Notes
- The center should jiggle slightly—it will firm up as it chills.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- For best flavor and texture, chill overnight.