Greek Yogurt Cheesecake With Pomegranate Syrup

Serves: 2

Ashlynn O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

49

Sweetness

52

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Sugar

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

Directions:

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For crust: Coat bottom and sides of pan with nonstick spray

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Line bottom with a parchment-paper round

3

Using your fingertips, mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl until mixture holds together when pinched tightly

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Pack onto bottom of pan in an even layer (using the bottom of a flat measuring cup works well)

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Chill until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day

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Coat bottom and sides of pan with nonstick spray

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Line bottom with a parchment-paper round

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Using your fingertips, mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl until mixture holds together when pinched tightly

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Pack onto bottom of pan in an even layer (using the bottom of a flat measuring cup works well)

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Chill until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day

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For filling: Place gelatin and 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water in a heatproof bowl

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Let stand until softened, 5-10 minutes

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Pulse cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until completely smooth

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Pour water to a depth of 1/2" into a small skillet over medium heat

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Place bowl with gelatin in skillet; stir until gelatin dissolves, about 2 minutes

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Remove bowl from skillet

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With processor running, drizzle gelatin into cream cheese mixture; mix until well blended

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Pour into prepared crust

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Tap pan firmly on the counter to break up any big air bubbles

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Smooth top

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Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 6 hours before serving

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DO AHEAD: Cheesecake can be made 2 days ahead

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Keep chilled

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Place gelatin and 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water in a heatproof bowl

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Let stand until softened, 5-10 minutes

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Pulse cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until completely smooth

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Pour water to a depth of 1/2" into a small skillet over medium heat

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Place bowl with gelatin in skillet; stir until gelatin dissolves, about 2 minutes

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Remove bowl from skillet

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With processor running, drizzle gelatin into cream cheese mixture; mix until well blended

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Pour into prepared crust

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Tap pan firmly on the counter to break up any big air bubbles

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Smooth top

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Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 6 hours before serving

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DO AHEAD: Cheesecake can be made 2 days ahead

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Keep chilled

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For pomegranate syrup and assembly: 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 1/2 cup, 35-40 minutes

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Let cool

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DO AHEAD: Pomegranate syrup can be made 5 days ahead

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Cover; chill

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Rewarm slightly before serving

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Cut cheesecake into slices, dipping knife into a large glass of warm water and wiping dry between slices, and place on plates

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Drizzle pomegranate syrup over and scatter pomegranate seeds around

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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 1/2 cup, 35-40 minutes

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Let cool

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DO AHEAD: Pomegranate syrup can be made 5 days ahead

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Cover; chill

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Rewarm slightly before serving

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Cut cheesecake into slices, dipping knife into a large glass of warm water and wiping dry between slices, and place on plates

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Drizzle pomegranate syrup over and scatter pomegranate seeds around