Orange Blossom Cheesecake with Raspberry and Pomegranate Sauce
Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 697 calories, 12g of protein, and 52g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up butter, cream cheese, orange-flower water, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
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.
Preheat oven to 500°F. Using electric mixer, blend first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Blend in eggs and yolks 1 at a time.
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.
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.
Cut cheesecake into wedges and transfer to plates. Spoon sauce over cheesecake; serve.