" Atkins Friendly" Cheesecake

Directions

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   FOR THE CRUST:
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   Preheat oven to 350°F.
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   Put 1 1/2 cups of almonds in blender and grind to medium/ fine texture.
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   Add 1/3 cup of vanilla flavored whey protein powder.
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   Add 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
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   Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of nutmeg.
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   Add about 3 tablespoons of Splenda and blend.
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   Spray pie dish with non-stick spray and pour in mixture.
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   Use your hands to make the crust.
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    Cook for 12- 15 minutes.
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    Let cool.
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    FOR THE CHEESECAKE:
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    Heat oven to 325°F.
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    Put cream cheese in a large bowl and mix until smooth.
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    Beat in Splenda and sour cream and mix well.
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    Beat in vanilla.
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    Beat in eggs one at a time.
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    Beat until very smooth, NO lumps.
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    Pour into crust and put in oven with a pan of water on the lower rack.
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    Bake 1 hour.
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    Chill before eating.