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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Irresistible Chocolate Orange Cheesecake That Wows Every Time

This Chocolate Orange Cheesecake combines rich chocolate and zesty orange for a delightful dessert that's gluten-free and effortlessly prepared.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese full-fat, at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for sweetening filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream whipped to soft peaks
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate (60-70% cocoa) to be melted
  • 2 large Fresh Oranges zest and juice
For the Crust
  • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • electric mixer
  • Microwave or Double Boiler
  • Mixing Bowls
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into springform pan and bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then blend in orange zest and juice.
  4. Melt dark chocolate until smooth, then fold into the cream cheese mixture gently.
  5. Whip heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the cheesecake mixture.
  6. Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust, spread evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. Remove from the springform pan, drizzle with melted chocolate, and garnish with fresh orange slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor and texture. Allow ample chilling time for the cheesecake to set properly.

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