Author Notes
Very rich and creamy cheesecake, smooth and delicious. The sweet tart sauce cuts through the luscious cheesecake to create a sumptuous combination of goodness. —nk1271
Ingredients
- Crust
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2 cups
Crushed Graham Crackers
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4 tablespoons
Melted Butter
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4 tablespoons
White Shugar
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2 teaspoons
Lemon Zest
- Cheesecake and Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce
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4
8oz Cream cheese (room temp)
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1
8oz Marscapone Cheese (room temp)
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1½ cups
White Sugar
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¼ teaspoons
Salt
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2
Eggs
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1
Vanillia Bean
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rest of
Lemon Zested
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1
Bag Fresh Cranberries
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2
Pomegranates - Deseeded
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1
Juice of Lemon
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½-¾ cups
White Sugar
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2 cups
Water
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter & lime zest until moist. Line 9"springform pan with wax paper (bottom and sides) Place crumb mixture into pan, pressing down to make level.
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Mix cream cheese and sugar on medium-low speed until creamy. Scrape side of bowl, then add salt, remaining lime zest & juice, and vanilla bean seeds. Mix on low. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Add mascarpone. Mix until smooth and creamy, until no lumps remain. Pour into springform pan and bake approx 1 hr or until set.
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Place cranberries, pomegranate seeds, water, sugar, lemon juice in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Boil for approximately 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temp. Using stick blender (or transefer to blender) blend until smooth. Pour blended fruit through a fine mesh sieve, reserve remaining sauce in fridge until use. Discard any remaining fruit pulp
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