Best Blood Orange Blossom Pomegranate Cake Recipes

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ORANGE BLOSSOM CHEESECAKE WITH RASPBERRY AND POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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.

ORANGE BLOSSOM CAKE



Orange Blossom Cake image

What could better represent our area than a recipe calling for oranges fresh off the tree? Since we planted and maintained a grove of 250 orange trees for almost 20 years, this recipe became a family favorite. Our grown children have said this cake brings back wonderful childhood memories.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts
GLAZE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs until blended. Beat in applesauce and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in dates and nuts. , Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine glaze ingredients; bring to a boil. Pour over cake. Cool completely in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BLOOD ORANGES WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES



Blood Oranges With Pomegranate Molasses image

Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     easy, quick, dessert

Time 10m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 blood oranges
3/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon orange-blossom water
16 dates, pitted and chopped
Seeds from 1 pomegranate
1/2 cup unsalted pistachio nuts, chopped
1/4 cup chopped mint

Steps:

  • Cut the skin and pith from each orange; then slice each into thirds. Remove and discard the seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, honey and orange-blossom water.
  • Lay orange slices on a large white platter. Sprinkle with dates, pomegranate seeds and pistachios. Pour the molasses mixture over top, sprinkle with mint and serve.

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