Servings : 8-10
Ingredients
CRUST
- Vegetable oil spray
- 1½ cups fine graham cracker crumbs
- 113g unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly
- ¼ cup sugar
CHEESECAKE
- 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 680g cream cheese, room temperature
- 1½ cups Athina Original Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
POMEGRANATE SYRUP AND TOPPING
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- Pomegranate seeds
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
- A 9" diameter springform pan
Preparation
CRUST
Step 1
Coat bottom and sides of pan with nonstick spray. Line bottom with a parchment-paper round. Using your fingertips, mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl until mixture holds together when pinched tightly. Pack onto bottom of pan in an even layer (using the bottom of a flat measuring cup works well). Chill until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
CHEESECAKE
Step 2
Place gelatin and 1½ tablespoon cold water in a heatproof bowl. Let stand until softened, 5-10 minutes.
Step 3
Pulse cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until completely smooth.
Step 4
Pour water to a depth of ½-inch into a small skillet over medium heat. Place bowl with gelatin in skillet; stir until gelatin dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove bowl from skillet.
Step 5
With processor running, drizzle gelatin into cream cheese mixture; mix until well blended. Pour into prepared crust. Tap pan firmly on the counter to break up any big air bubbles. Smooth top. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 6 hours before serving. Cheesecake can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
POMEGRANATE SYRUP AND TOPPING
Step 6
Bring first 3 ingredients to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; simmer, whisking occasionally, until syrup is thickened, shiny, and measures a generous ½ cup, 35-40 minutes. Let cool. Pomegranate syrup can be made 5 days ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm slightly before serving.
Step 7
Cut cheesecake into slices, dipping knife into a large glass of warm water and wiping dry between slices, and place on plates. Drizzle pomegranate syrup over and scatter pomegranate seeds around.
