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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Decadent Chocolate Orange Cheesecake for Your Next Celebration

Indulge in this rich Chocolate Orange Cheesecake that beautifully combines chocolate and orange flavors, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Chocolate Cookie Crumbs Crushed Oreos recommended
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Softened and at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be reduced
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best taste
  • 3 large Large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder No substitutions
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Fresh preferred
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice Fresh recommended
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Optional, can swap for dark chocolate
For Serving
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Consider coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 orange Orange Slices Can substitute with berries

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Sifter
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar until resembling wet sand. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Gently sift in cocoa powder, then add orange zest and juice, mixing until just combined. Optionally fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  6. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and cool the cheesecake gradually for about 1 hour. Then transfer to room temperature and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. To serve, remove the springform pan, slice and serve with whipped cream and orange slices or berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks.

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