Avocado Cheesecake with Walnut Crust

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Creamy avocados bring color and rich flavor to this delicious cheesecake on a walnut and anise-seed crust.

Submitted by Avocados from Mexico
Updated on February 11, 2022
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Servings:
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Yield:
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • ¾ cup shelled walnuts

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • ½ teaspoon crushed anise seeds

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin

  • 1 lemon

  • 1 ½ cups skim milk

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 fully ripened Avocados from Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled and diced

  • 1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened and cut in pieces

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In food processor, pulse walnuts until finely ground. Add graham cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar, anise seeds and salt; pulse just until combined. Add 2 tablespoons water; pulse until ingredients are thoroughly combined and resemble wet sand. Press into bottom of an 8 1/2-inch springform pan. Bake 20 minutes; cool completely.

  2. In measuring cup or small bowl, combine gelatin with 2 tablespoons water; let stand for 5 minutes. With vegetable peeler, remove strips of lemon zest (yellow portion only). In saucepan, combine milk, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla and lemon zest; bring to boil. Add gelatin; simmer until gelatin has completely dissolved, about 1 minute; strain and discard lemon zest.

  3. In food processor, combine avocados and cream cheese. Pour hot milk mixture into processor; process until very smooth. Pour into baked crust; cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until set. Remove side of pan; cut cheesecake into 10 slices. Serve with raspberry sauce, if desired.

Tips

Cheesecake is best when served the same day; any leftover cheesecake should be securely covered with clear plastic wrap and refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

242 Calories
13g Fat
27g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 242
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 251mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 111mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 358mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.