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Healthy Lemon-Apricot Cheesecake Squares

Servings might differ, depending on the pan you use/ size that you cut the squares.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 9 squares

Ingredients
  

For the Base:

  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 2 medjool dates pitted
  • 3 tbs coconut oil

For the Cheese Layer:

  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 2/3 cup light cream cheese or ricotta
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 5 tbs liquid stevia or sweeter of choice to taste
  • 3 tbs lemon juice
  • 1 tbs lemon zest

To serve

  • 1/4 cup Apricot Jam I use the brand St. Dalfour which is made with only fruit
  • Almonds optional
  • Rose petals optional

Instructions
 

For the crust:

  • In a food processor blend the oats, walnuts, pitted dates and coconut oil.
  • Add mixture to a squared pan and press down.

For the Cheese Layer:

  • Mix all the ingredients mentioned for the cheese layer (yogurt, cheese, egg yolks, stevia, lemon juice, lemon zest).
  • Pour cheese layer over crust.
  • Bake on medium heat (180 degrees Celsius) until completely cooked. This is based entirely on your oven. Check every 5 minutes/
  • Let cool for preferably, at least 4 hours.
  • To serve, spread the apricot jam over the entire cheesecake. Add almonds and rose petals to each serving.