| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 4 hr 20 min |
| Prep: | 20 min |
| Inactive: | 4 hr |
| Yield: | 12 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon wheat germ
- 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
- 16 ounces real cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup Key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 2 tablespoons no sugar added vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 limes, zested, divided
- 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin (recommended: Knoxx brand)
- 3/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Sprinkle the wheat germ and 1 tablespoon sugar substitute over the bottom of the pie plate to create a “faux” crust.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ricotta cheese, lime juice, 2 cups sugar substitute, vanilla extract, 1/4 cup hot water, and zest of 1 lime on medium speed until well combined.
- Using a fork to mix, thoroughly dissolve the 3 envelopes of gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Do not let cool and move onto the next step immediately. (It is important that the water be boiling hot and that you mix the gelatin powder in quickly so it is completely dissolved. If not, you will have gummy bear-type lumps.) With the mixer on high and working very quickly so the gelatin does not set, blend the hot dissolved gelatin thoroughly into cheesecake mixture. Immediately pour mixture into the prepared pie pan and sprinkle with the zest of the other lime. Chill in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 hours or until firm. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 238 calorie |
| Total Fat | 19 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 13 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 8 grams |
Reviews
Very good!!!
Would be great party dessert in shooter glasses. Very rich so a little would be just enough! Used other reviewer suggestions-only 1packet of gelatin in 1/2 cup water and cut Splenda down to 1 and 1/2 cups. Very refreshingly and pretty!
Can’t believe it is low carb
Love this cheesecake. Hard to believe it is low carb. Sooo easy to make. Love george’s recipes. I lowered the sweetener a little. Delicious!
Loved the Tartness. I agree with other reviewers that the Ricotta gives it a very grainy texture. Presentation was excellent with thinly sliced Key Lime around the perimeter. I used Cabot’s Lowfat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce fat content and up the protein. I plan to use the suggestions of other reviewers. As I too prefer the creaminess of traditional cheese cake to the grainy texture the ricotta gave this. Nice low fat healthier option to a traditional cheese cake.
This tart and tangy cheesecake was a big hit. I think next time I’ll make some Splenda-sweetened whipped cream to top it with. I followed another reviewer’s tip and used 2 envelopes of gelatin rather than 3, and the consistency was nice and creamy. I thought that 2 tbsp. of vanilla sounded like a lot, but it was fine. For my crust, I followed another tip to make a true crust using the wheat germ, ground almonds, melted butter, and Splenda. I added a a dash of cinnamon, and baked it for about 12 minutes. I’ll make this again!
An easy recipe. Tasted very good. used fresh lime juice. I think only two packets of gelatin are all that’s needed. Three packets made the cake more like a very firm jello mold. Not a texture I care for in a cheese cake. To make it a little creamier in texture only two packets please. I make a no sugar added chocolate mousse of about the same volume and two packets of gelatin is fine for that.
I thought this was wonderful with the 2 gelatins, may even be better with one. To the MN gal who can’t find key limes: There is a Joe & Nellie’s Key lime juice next to lemon and lime juice. To the guy who didn’t like the ricotta: maybe marscapone??
This recipe came out looking pretty, but tasted more like jello than cheesecake. In fact it tasted almost nothing like cheesecake. I won’t make it again.
wicked good