Lighter Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 2

Line an 8×8 glass baking pan with parchment paper. (this will help with removal later on) Set aside.

Step 3

Add pecans to a food processor (or blender) chop until finely diced. To the food processor with nuts, add in butter, honey, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Blend until everything is mixed and the “crust” holds together a bit.

Step 4

In a medium bowl mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract using a hand mixer. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add in greek yogurt, key lime juice, key lime zest, and egg whites. Blend until combined – be sure not to over blend.

Step 6

Pour cheesecake mixture over pecan crust – smooth out so the cheesecake mixture is even.

Step 7

Bake for 30-35 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from oven, place in refrigerator let cool for 30 minutes. Serve.