Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate and orange with this decadent cheesecake. A creamy, dreamy dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate, for drizzling
- Orange slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract and orange extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in heavy cream, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Pour batter over crust.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour with the door slightly ajar.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Drizzle with melted dark chocolate and garnish with orange slices, if desired.
- Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate. You can also add a layer of chocolate ganache on top of the cheesecake after baking and cooling.
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