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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Luscious Chocolate Orange Cheesecake to Wow Your Guests

This Chocolate Orange Cheesecake is an indulgent treat that combines rich chocolate and zesty orange for a decadent dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for best flavor
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
  • 2 large Fresh Oranges zest and juice
For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs or gluten-free biscuits
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Melted Chocolate
  • 2 slices Orange Slices for garnish

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • Electric mixer
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix your graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press into the springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar, fresh orange zest, and juice, mixing until creamy.
  4. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals. Allow to cool slightly, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold into the chocolate cream cheese mixture gently.
  6. Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smooth the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Melt additional dark chocolate and drizzle over the cheesecake, garnish with orange slices, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before use to avoid lumps. Use a water bath method if desired to prevent cracking during baking. This cheesecake tastes best when chilled overnight.

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