Wahoo! Cheesecake

A lot of people say that the Phase One (www.knowthecause.com) diet is too hard or too restrictive. But I think that if you have delicious foods to eat, made by replacing "forbidden" ingredients, you will find that it's not as difficult as you think. I had this cheesecake during my first 30 days when I was staying with my parents - my mom made it for me - and it was heavenly! Tonight is my first time making it myself, and I can smell the crust baking right now. Here's the recipe for a grain-free, sugar-free, Phase One-friendly cheesecake:

Crust
2 cups finely ground walnuts (other nuts can be used)
3 T. organic, unsalted butter
2 T. cinnamon
Stevia, to taste (optional) You will need very little as it goes a long way

Combine ground nuts, butter, cinnamon, and stevia using a pastry blender or fork
Press into 9-10" pan
Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes

Filling
12 oz. organic cream cheese
2 eggs
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 cup organic heavy whipping cream
Stevia, to taste

Combine cream cheese, Stevia, lemon, and 1 egg; blend until smooth
Add 2nd egg
Fold in whipping cream
Pour into crust
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes
Cool to room temperature (top will crack)
Refrigerate minimum 2 hours.
Top with fresh berries

The crust just came out of the oven, and it smells great! I like to let my cream cheese sit out to get to room temperature before mixing, but it should be ready now. If you make this recipe, let me know how you liked it!