Pomegranate Cheesecake* Recipe

Name: Pomegranate Cheesecake*
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 Tbs. granulated sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 2 8-oz. containers whipped cream cheese; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 Tbs. Grand Marnier; 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest; 1 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch; 3 Tbs. plus 1/2 cup pomegranate juice; 2 Tbs. granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups pomegranate arils

Servings: persons

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 8-oz. containers whipped cream cheese
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbs. Grand Marnier
1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest
1 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch
3 Tbs. plus 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups pomegranate arils

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
To make crust: In 91/2-inch springform pan, place crust ingredients and blend until combined well.
3
Press mixture over bottom and up sides.
4
To make filling: In large mixing bowl, beat filling ingredients on high until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
5
Pour filling into crust, and bake in middle of oven for 20 minutes, or until cheesecake just sets in center; it continues to firm while cooling.
6
Transfer cake to rack and cool, about 3 hours.
7
To make topping: Dissolve cornstarch in 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice.
8
Heat remaining pomegranate juice and sugar over medium and bring to a boil.
9
Stir in cornstarch mixture and heat, stirring constantly, over medium until liquid thickens.
10
Stir in pomegranate arils.
11
Pour mixture into bowl and set inside larger bowl filled with ice and cold water.
12
Stir until cool.
13
Spread over top of chilled cheesecake.
14
Chill at least 2 hours.

1105

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 2 Tbs. granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 2 8-oz. containers whipped cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Pomegranate 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.

Pomegranate Cheesecake*

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