Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond meal or almond flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon Slimtevia
• 2 ounces chocolate semisweet
  70 percent dark chocolate improves blood flow. In a University of California study in 2004, dark chocolate consumption was found to improve blood flow by increasing dilation of the brachial artery; and keeping arteries open is key to protecting your heart. Why is chocolate so good at this? Dark chocolate—at least 70% cocoa solids—is rich in flavonoids, powerful antioxidants that neutralize free radical molecules, which if left unchecked damage the linings inside arteries and lead to atherosclerosis and inflammation. DO NOT EAT LARGE QUANTITIES. One square, a few chocolate chips, or chocolate shavings is sufficient. Chocolate is very caloric. Check the nutritional ingredients on the package for excess sugar.
• 16 ounces farmers cheese light cream cheese
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/3 cup Slimtevia
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 egg
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• 2 egg whites
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
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Directions

1.  Postion the racks in the lower and upper 1/3 of oven.  Put  a small roasting pan on the lower rack filled with water.  Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.  Lightly coat a 9 inch springform pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper on bottom.

2.  Crust;  Mix almond meal, slimtevia, and melted butter.  Press into bottom of pan and freeze until firm about 15 minutes.

3.  Filling:  Put the chocolate in a bowl in the microwave and melt, about 1 minute. Stir until smooth.  Blend farmers cheese, cream cheese, slimtevia, cocoa, and cornstarch in food processor or electric mixer.  Add the egg, egg whites, espresso, and vanilla.  Pulse or Mix until smooth.  Add the chocolate and pulse or mix until just combined.  Pour over prepared crust.

4.  Put the pan on the upper rack in the oven and bake until just set, about 50 minutes.  Turn off the oven and let stand in oven for 1 hour.

5.  Remove from oven and cool for 2 hours on wire rack.  Chill overnight.

6.  Remove from pan and serve with fresh raspberries.

TIPS AND NOTES:

Use organic, grass-fed dairy products to get the most benefit from this dessert. You’ll find them at:

• your local farmers market


• Eatwild.com's state-by-state listing of farmers


• In organic and conventional groceries look for Natural by Nature (80-100% grass-fed), as well as Stoneyfield, Nancy's Organic and Organic Valley brands (minimum 30% grass-fed)