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NO-BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE RECIPE No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake With almond flour crust RECIPE AND PHOTO BY APRIL BARBE Ingredients For the filling: • 16 oz cream cheese (2 packs) • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract  • 2/3 cup sugar substitute  • 1/3 (1/2 cup for extra tangy) cup of lemon juice For the crust: • 1 1/2 cup almond flour  • 1/3 cup sugar substitute  • 1/4 cup butter, melted  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt Instructions To make the crust 1. Whisk together flour and seasonings, then combine with melted butter to make a crumbly mixture.  2. Place mixture into lightly sprayed pie plate, pressing sides and bottom down evenly with fingers. A cup can be used to create a smoother bottom surface, if desired. 3. Prick the crust all over to allow for even cooking; bake unfilled at 325 degrees for 20 minutes, then cool com- pletely before adding lemon filling.  4. Meanwhile, whip filling ingredients until smooth.  5. Spoon into pan with pre-baked crust and smooth out evenly.  6. Sprinkle the grated zest from one lemon for garnish; use a thinly sliced piece of lemon as additional garnish, if desired.  7. Once filling is added, cover with foil and chill 2 to 3 hours before serving. T HE T EX AS F O O D I E 13