Description
Indulge in the rich decadence of this Flavorful Chocolate Orange Cheesecake, where velvety chocolate meets refreshing orange zest. This easy-to-follow recipe promises to delight your taste buds and is perfect for any celebration. With just five simple steps, you can create a stunning dessert that will impress your guests and elevate your special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate biscuits
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- Zest of 1 large orange
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed chocolate biscuits and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in orange zest and cocoa powder.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, smoothing with a spatula. Tap to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for an hour with the door ajar.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight. Serve slices topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg