L-C Chocolate Almond Crust L-C-F

This is a definite "try-me" recipe for your next cheesecake. Cut down on those carbs and enjoy this chocolate crust on a lemon cheesecake!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups  almond meal (flour)
• 1⁄4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
• 1 -3  tablespoon  unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
• 4 -6  tablespoons  melted butter

Directions

1. Pour the almond meal, cocoa powder and splenda in a bowl and mix well with a fork.
2. Add 4 Tbs of butter and mix well -- if it seems too dry, add another 1-2 Tbs and mix.
3. Press it into the bottom of your pan and bake at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes.
4. Let it cool completely before adding in the cheesecake batter.