Orange Chocolate Cheesecake for Special Occasions
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert that combines fresh citrus zest and juice with decadent chocolate in a silky cheesecake topped with chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6 hours (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
Ingredients
1½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup sour cream
2 tbsp orange zest
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup heavy cream
Optional: candied orange peel or chocolate curls
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
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Mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Press into the pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, orange zest, juice, and vanilla.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Pour over crust.
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Bake in a water bath for 55–65 minutes. Let cool in oven 1 hour, then chill at least 4 hours.
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Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir into ganache.
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Spread ganache over chilled cheesecake. Chill 30 minutes.
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Garnish if desired.
Notes
Chill well before slicing. Cheesecake can be made ahead or frozen. Water bath recommended for smooth texture.