Lori > wrote in message >. ..
> On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 03:17:34 GMT, "Karen" >
> wrote:
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> <snip>
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> >If your mother likes cheesecake, here's a recipe I've had great success
> >with:
> >
> >CHEESECAKE
>
> <snip>
>
> Karen omitted the crust on the cheesecake - it's one of the major
> sources of carbohydrates in a cheesecake. If you want a crust, try
> using a nut crust.
>
> Mix crushed nuts with some Splenda and cinnamon to taste, stir in some
> melted butter or margarine that bakes well until if forms a dough like
> texture, press it into the pan and bake it at 375 or so until it's
> browned. It won't get a crunchy as a graham cracker crust will, but
> it will add a new flavor to your cheesecake.
>
> If the mixture is too crumbly, try adding a little bit of soy flour.
> You can find it at health food stores and some major grocery stores
> carry it. It has much fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour does.
>
> ____
>
> Lori

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Thank you Lori! Is there any specific type of nuts I should use?

Pat