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Savory Avocado Green Lime Cheesecake

A unique cheesecake that blends creamy avocados with zesty lime, topped with a crunchy almond crumble, perfect for family gatherings and summer picnics.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 200 g savory crackers Crushed to form the crust
  • 100 g melted butter Used to bind the crust
Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 pieces ripe avocados Should be perfectly ripe for creaminess
  • 250 g cream cheese Softened at room temperature
  • 100 g Greek yogurt Adds creaminess
  • 2 pieces green limes Juice and zest
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Enhances flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference
Almond Crumble Topping
  • 50 g ground almonds For crunch
  • 30 g wheat flour
  • 30 g cold butter Cubed and kept cold
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Adds herbal flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the savory crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Combine with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  2. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the crust for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. Mash the avocados in a bowl, then mix in cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lime juice and zest, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the avocado mixture over the cooled crust and smooth out. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Crumble Topping
  1. Combine ground almonds, flour, cold butter, and rosemary in a bowl. Mix until sandy in texture.
  2. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake in the same oven for about 15 minutes or until golden.
Serving
  1. Unmold the cheesecake and sprinkle almond crumble on top before serving. Optionally, garnish with slices of green lime.

Notes

Store wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Add almond crumble just before serving for optimal crunch.