ORANGE BLOSSOM CHEESECAKE WITH RASPBERRY AND POMEGRANATE SAUCE

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Orange Blossom Cheesecake with Raspberry and Pomegranate Sauce image

Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Crust:
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 whole graham crackers)
1 1/4 cups walnuts (about 5 ounces)
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
5 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 2/3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
2 teaspoons orange-flower water*
5 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
Sauce:
4 cups pomegranate juice
2 (12-ounce) bags frozen unsweetened raspberries (unthawed)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
*A flavoring extract; available at some supermarkets, liquor stores, and Middle Eastern markets.

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Wrap foil around outside of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 3-inch-high sides. Butter pan. Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until nuts are ground. Using on/off turns, blend in butter until crumbs are moist. Press onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of pan.
  • For filling:
  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Using electric mixer, blend first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Blend in eggs and yolks 1 at a time. Pour into crust.
  • Bake cheesecake until slightly puffed and beginning to brown in spots, about 12 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F and continue baking until gently set in center (edges may crack), about 1 hour. Transfer to rack and cool 5 minutes. Run knife around pan sides to loosen. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Do ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead; keep refrigerated.
  • For sauce:
  • Bring juice to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 35 minutes. Mix in raspberries and sugar. Simmer until reduced to 3 cups, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Mix in honey; bring to simmer. Cool slightly. Cover; chill until cold. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead; keep refrigerated.
  • Release pan sides. Cut cheesecake into wedges and transfer to plates. Spoon sauce over cheesecake; serve.

Jonathan Gideon kalu
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Glenn Mckenzie
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Overall, this is a good recipe, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks.


Yuij Rajukage
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I found the orange blossom flavor to be a bit overpowering.


David Portillo
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The crust was a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Rj Rasal
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as creamy as I would have liked.


Suliman Salfe
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Nontethelelo Nontethelelo
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I love the combination of orange blossom, raspberry and pomegranate.


Ivan Velazquez
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This is a great recipe for special occasions.


Panashe Madamombe
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfectly.


din man
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The crust is perfectly crumbly and the filling is smooth and creamy.


Dana Meecham
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one changed my mind.


PAT MHLONGO
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party.


Aadarsh Ainsh
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The raspberry and pomegranate sauce is the perfect accompaniment to the cheesecake, adding a tart and tangy contrast to the creamy filling.


Imran Raju
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The orange blossom flavor is subtle yet distinct, adding a unique and refreshing twist to the classic cheesecake.


Mr bester
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I've tried many cheesecakes in my time, but this one takes the cake.


CHRIS EMMASON conscious
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This orange blossom cheesecake is a delightful masterpiece. The flavors of orange blossom, raspberry and pomegranate are perfectly balanced, creating a symphony of taste.