Cool Your Tastebuds With These Cinco De Mayo Lime Cheesecake Bars
There are fewer finer tastes in life than cheesecake. So what better way to celebrate with friends and family on cinco de mayo than with a protein-packed recipe that everyone can enjoy? Regardless of whether or not you’ve had too many cervezas, there’s plenty of lime to accent your drink, or a delicious treat to soak up some sobriety. Oh, and they also taste incredible, so no matter what your level of celebration, everyone wins with cheesecake. Take a look at the full recipe and get ready to fall in love.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
CINCO DE MAYO LIME CHEESECAKE BARS
Yields: 9 servings | Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 140 | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Net Carb: 4g
Total Carb: 13g
Prep Time: 25 mins | Cook Time: 4-6 hours (cool time) | Total Time: ~ 5-6 hrs.
LIME CHEESECAKE BARS CRUST LIME CHEESECAKE BARS FILLING
Ingredients
Method
- preheat over to 350 degrees F, and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the Quest Bars into pieces and place them on the baking sheet – bake for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove and let cool.
- Once cooled, place them into a food processor or blender and blitz until fine crumbles form.
- Add in the melted butter and pulse until combined.
- Prepare 6×6 inch pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper both ways for easy removal.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and use the bottom of a glass to pack it down tightly.
- Bake for 6 minutes.
- Remove and let cool
- Meanwhile, place the room temp cream cheese, yogurt, sweetener, vanilla, salt, juice and zest into a mixing bowl and use a handheld mixer to beat until well combined.
- Transfer to the cooled crust.
- Cover and chill for 4-6 hours before cutting into squares, topping with lime slices and serving!
