PINK GRAPEFRUIT CHEESECAKE

Pink Grapefruit Cheesecake image

Cheesecake from a slow cooker? It's true! I experimented a few times to turn this iconic dessert into a slow-cooker classic. Give it a try. You'll be amazed at the results! -Krista Lanphier, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon grated grapefruit zest
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2-1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons pink grapefruit juice
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Fresh citrus fruit, optional

Steps:

Place a greased 6-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Pour 1 in. water into a 6-qt. slow cooker. Layer two 24-in. pieces of foil. Starting with a long side, fold up foil to create a 1-in.-wide strip; roll into a coil. Place in slow cooker to form a rack for the cheesecake., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar, zest and ginger; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and about 1 in. up sides of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and grapefruit juice. Add eggs and beat on low speed just until combined., Pour into crust. Place springform pan on top of coil. Cover slow cooker with a double layer of paper towels; place lid securely over towels. Cook, covered, on high 2 hours. Do not remove lid; turn off slow cooker and let cheesecake stand, covered, in slow cooker 1 hour. Center of cheesecake will be just set and top will appear dull. , Remove springform pan from slow cooker; remove foil from pan. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 1 hour. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan. If desired, garnish with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.