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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake: A Decadent Dessert Sensation

Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Indulge in Chocolate Orange Cheesecake: A Decadent Dessert Sensation that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 whole fresh oranges, zest and juice
  • 8 oz dark chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Rubber Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter in a bowl.
  3. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
  5. Add orange zest and juice; mix well.
  6. Melt dark chocolate and gradually incorporate it into the cream cheese mixture until blended.
  7. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
  8. Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
  9. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
  10. Remove from springform pan, slice generously, and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 28g

Notes

Feel free to customize the crust with graham crackers or almond flour. This cheesecake is perfect for any special occasion or meal prep.

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