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.

Zygotte Gh Tv
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake came out perfectly. It was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was nice and crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Bablu Bhi
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out so beautifully! I love the combination of orange blossom and raspberry. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.


Fawzia sofizada
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The orange blossom flavor was really unique and the crust was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


sksahab Zibaa
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This cheesecake is my new favorite dessert! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the orange blossom flavor and the raspberry and pomegranate sauce is a great addition. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tej bc teju
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The cheesecake was too dense and the crust was too thick. I would not recommend this recipe.


little boy
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This cheesecake was delicious! The orange blossom flavor was subtle and the crust was perfect. I would definitely make this again.


ADESANYA ADEBIYI
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the orange blossom flavor and the raspberry and pomegranate sauce is a great addition.


Mary Robert
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This cheesecake was good, but not great. The flavor was a bit bland and the crust was a bit too crumbly. I wouldn't make this recipe again.


Diar Bakr
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The orange blossom flavor was a bit too strong for my taste, but everyone else seemed to enjoy it. The crust was also a bit too thick for my liking, but overall it was a good cheesecake.


Qasim Qasim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake came out perfectly. It was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was nice and crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


timothee motema
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out so beautifully! I love the combination of orange blossom and raspberry. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.


FF Lover
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The orange blossom flavor was really unique and the crust was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mr Noyon
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my last dinner party! The orange blossom flavor was subtle but noticeable, and the raspberry and pomegranate sauce added a perfect tartness. Everyone raved about it, and I'll definitely be making it again.


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