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    Keto Key Lime Cheesecake

    Published: Apr 4, 2018 Β· Updated: May 21, 2021 by Angela Coleby Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β· This blog generates income via ads Β·

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    A keto key lime cheesecake that is set in a coconut crust makes a luscious dessert.Β Β  A great low carb and gluten free dessert for summer.

    As a homage to the key lime pie, I used a 9-inch pie dish to make this cheesecake.  When it was complete I rather liked the look of it and would use the dish again to make a coconut crusted cheesecake.   If you want to stick with a spring form cake tin I would use an 8 inch one.

    coconut crusted key lime cheesecake

    Low Carb Cheesecake Crust

    Since I made my coconut blueberry cheesecake I have been enjoying a coconut shell for a few desserts.  It’s such a delectable alternative to low carb flour crusts and gives a chewy texture too.    When I came across the rare occurrence of key lime in the supermarket the combination of coconut and cheesecake called me like a siren.

    Keto Key Lime Cheesecake

    This key lime cheesecake is surprisingly light, yet creamy.  It may have been how I whisked the filling but even a friend who is not keen on sweet desserts enjoyed a piece.  I had to give the cheesecake away since the Chief Taster was away and once I tasted a slice I knew that I could not be trusted alone with the key lime cheesecake.  I would have eaten it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

    coconut crusted key lime cheesecake

    For the filling I only used a quarter of a cup, purely as I wanted the tartness of the key lime flavour to come through as a contrast to the coconut.  I would recommend you taste test the filling, so you can adjust for your own sweet tooth.  Call it a great excuse to enjoy a couple of large spoons of the filling. 

    I was cruel and sent the Chief Taster photos of this whilst he was away, so I will have to make this key lime cheesecake again when he returns.  It is also a great excuse to have another piece as the memory of that creamy filling against the cheesecake still lingers with me.

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    Key Lime Cheesecake

    Angela Coleby
    A key lime cheesecake that is set in a coconut crust makes a luscious dessert. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Chilling time 4 hrs
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Cheesecake, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 Slices
    Calories 316 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    CRUST

    • 3 cups Desiccated coconut unsweetened
    • ΒΌ cup Erythritol low carb sweetener
    • 2 Egg whites
    • ΒΌ cup Butter, melted unsalted
    • 1 teaspoon Coconut oil

    FILLING

    • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
    • ΒΌ cup Erythritol low carb sweetener
    • 2 cups Cream - heavy/whipping
    • ΒΌ cup Key Lime Juice (or just lime juice)
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Instructions
     

    COCONUT CRUST

    • Brush the inside of a pie dish with coconut oil. 
    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees.
    • Mix the desiccated coconut, melted butter, egg whites and sweetener together until combined
    • Spoon the mixture into the pie dish and with clean wet hands, press the coconut mixture around the sides and bottom until the dish is covered.
    • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until slightly golden and firm. 
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

    FILLING

    • In a bowl beat the cream cheese with a whisk until soft. (Or by hand with a spoon and a strong arm!).
    • Add the sweetener, lime juice and vanilla and whisk away until blended.
    • In another bowl whip the cream into stiff peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
    • Spoon the filling into the coconut case and place in the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    • Decorate with cream and lime slices (optional)

    Notes

    Serves 10 slices:
    Nutritional Info per slice:  316 calories, 32g Fat, 4g Protein, 6g Total Carb, 3g Fibre, 3g Net Carbs
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1SliceCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 32gFiber: 3g
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    1. Brigitte

      March 09, 2019 at 8:15 am

      Can this cheesecake be frozen to serve later?...

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        March 09, 2019 at 1:16 pm

        They can! I kinda like them semi frozen too...almost like an ice cream cake.

        Reply
        • Brigitte

          March 10, 2019 at 2:08 am

          Thank you! I'll give it a try!

          Reply
    2. Kat Rogers

      August 22, 2018 at 10:04 pm

      OOOH, I got Key Limes today SO I'm Finally Going To Make THIS! While I forgot to get whipping cream, I WILLspare MY Already HIGH Cholesterol AND Use Some Fat Free Greek Yogurt to make The Neufchatel Creamier! I hope that the coconut crust is on the Chewy/Chewier Side... I'M SO EXCITED!

      THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR AMAZING RECIPES!

      {If I remember correctly, Your Profile Is Updated AND You've Gotten Additional 4~Legged Babies?!} I'm the HAPPY and proud Mom of 4 Kitty~Kids... never did have any 2~legged kids!

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        August 23, 2018 at 7:36 am

        I hope you enjoy it! Yes, I now have 6 furry babies! 3 dogs, 3 cats. I am now banned from visiting any more animal shelters! Lucky you having 4 kitties! They are a constant source of delight.

        Reply
    3. Kat Rogers

      June 10, 2018 at 12:00 am

      Have you ever thought about using Coconut Cream to cut the fat content? I saw a recipe for Whipped Cream Using the Coconut Cream. I've Never tasted it, so perhaps it might be Too Much Coconut?

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        June 11, 2018 at 11:25 am

        There's no such thing as too much coconut in my book! ha ha!

        Reply
        • Kat Rogers

          June 11, 2018 at 12:53 pm

          THAT & CHOCOLATE... AND TOGETHER~ OOOH WOOOW!!??

          Reply
          • Angela Coleby

            June 12, 2018 at 3:12 pm

            True!

            Reply
    4. Emilie

      April 16, 2018 at 8:23 am

      Hi !
      I'd love to make this recipe which looks delicious but I have one question: if you say that 3 cups of desiccated coconut =180g, which means that 1 cup = 60G, how come that 1/4 cup of butter = 60g too?! I'm European, I use grams and need to understand this in order to not fail this recipe! πŸ˜‰ Thanks πŸ™‚ Emilie

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        April 16, 2018 at 9:51 am

        Hi, the cups to grams vary because of the different density of the ingredients.

        Reply
        • Emilie

          April 16, 2018 at 4:57 pm

          OK, thank you for your quick reply! Will try it next wkd for hubby's birthday πŸ˜‰ Emilie

          Reply

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