Gingered-Grapefruit Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Gingered-Grapefruit Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 16 graham cracker sheets; 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, melted; 4 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons grapefruit zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 grapefruit); 1/4 cup [SUB_RECIPE_LINK {Candied Grapefruit Syrup} {150547}]; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups sweetened whipped cream; [SUB_RECIPE_LINK {Candied Grapefruit Peel} {150547}]

Servings: persons

16 graham cracker sheets
1/2 cup chopped candied ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, melted
4 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons grapefruit zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 grapefruit)
1/4 cup [SUB_RECIPE_LINK {Candied Grapefruit Syrup} {150547}]
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened whipped cream
[SUB_RECIPE_LINK {Candied Grapefruit Peel} {150547}]

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Process graham crackers, ginger, and salt in a food processor until finely chopped. Add butter, and process until combined. Press mixture on bottom and 1 to 1 1/2 inches up the sides of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden, about 12 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 325u00b0F.
2
Beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer on medium until smooth, about 4 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as necessary. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until incorporated. Add zest, juice, syrup, and vanilla, and beat just until combined. Pour into prepared crust.
3
Bake in preheated oven until center is almost set, 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, about 4 hours. Cover and transfer to refrigerator; chill 8 to 24 hours. Top with whipped cream and Candied Grapefruit Peel.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 graham cracker sheets, 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Gingered-Grapefruit Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingered-Grapefruit Cheesecake

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