Acai Berry No-Bake Cheesecake

Submitted by maryjjohnson34

"Your guests will be wowed by this combination of tart pomegranate seeds, bittersweet cocoa nibs and velvety cheesecake."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄4 becel salted stick, melted
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups light cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1⁄2 lemon, zest of
• 0.5 (150 ml) can condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (acai)
• 1 pomegranate, seeded
• 1⁄2 cup organic cocoa nibs

directions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C). Mix melted margarine sticks and graham crumbs well with your fingers. Place on a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until nicely browned.
2. 2. In a mixer, add cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest and condensed milk. Blend until smooth and fluffy. Add the acai powder and mix well. Remove mixture from bowl and into piping bag with a plastic spatula.
3. 3. In the bottom of a glass or mason jar, add a couple tablespoons of the cookie mixture. Pipe the cream cheese mixture on top, about 1.5 inches (4 cm). Add a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds, a pinch of cookie crumbs and another bit of the cream cheese mixture. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and cocoa nibs. Repeat until all 12 glasses are filled. Refrigerate covered for 30 minutes or overnight, then serve.