Ginger and Pink Grapefruit Cheesecake

Click HERE for the recipe on Bonappetit.com
 
Crust
  • 20 whole graham crackers, coarsely broken
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
 
Filling
  • 1 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (1-inch-long) piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into very thin rounds
  • 1 cup ginger preserves
  • 1 tablespoon water
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  • 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
 
Topping
  • 2 large pink or ruby grapefruits
  • Finely chopped crystallized ginger