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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Irresistibly Creamy Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Recipe

This Chocolate Orange Cheesecake blends rich chocolate with zesty orange for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies or any chocolate-flavored cookies
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 450 grams Cream Cheese softened
  • 200 grams Sour Cream
  • 150 grams Caster Sugar or powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest fresh
  • 100 ml Orange Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
For the Ganache Topping
  • 200 grams Dark Cooking Chocolate or milk chocolate
  • 200 ml Heavy Cream essential for ganache
  • 1 tablespoon Honey optional for sweetness

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
  1. Prepare a 9-inch springform pan. Blend 24 Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs. Combine with 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan and freeze for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 140°C (285°F). In a bowl, beat 450 grams of cream cheese and 200 grams of sour cream until smooth. Gradually add 150 grams of caster sugar, orange zest, juice, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 3 eggs. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour cheesecake filling over the crust. Tap the pan to release air bubbles. Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  4. Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Cool cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. For ganache, heat 200 ml of heavy cream until simmering. Optionally stir in 1 tablespoon of honey. Remove from heat and pour over 200 grams of chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  6. Once the cheesecake is set, pour the ganache over it and spread evenly. Garnish with dehydrated orange slices or fresh zest. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best batter consistency. Allow cheesecake to chill overnight for enhanced flavor.

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