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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Decadent Chocolate Orange Cheesecake to Elevate Your Dessert Game

Indulge in this Chocolate Orange Cheesecake, a delightful blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for best flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar honey or agave nectar can substitute
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream whipped until stiff peaks form
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate (60-70% cocoa) opt for high-quality chocolate
  • 2 oranges Fresh Oranges juice and zest
For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs swap for gluten-free biscuits if needed
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Microwave or Double Boiler

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar, mixing on low speed. Add the orange zest and juice, mixing until well combined.
  3. Melt the dark chocolate until smooth and cool slightly. Fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
  4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
  1. Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Garnish with melted chocolate and fresh orange slices. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Don't rush the chilling process for best results.

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