Indulge in Creamy Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Bliss

This Creamy Chocolate Orange Cheesecake combines the rich flavor of chocolate with bright citrus notes, creating a delicious dessert experience.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 4

Total Time 5 20

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 360

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling

16 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder high-quality recommended
1 tbsp Orange Zest or orange extract
3 large Eggs added one at a time
1 cup Heavy Cream

For the Crust

1.5 cups Crushed Cookies or Graham Crackers use preferred type
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted

Equipment

9-inch springform pan
mixing bowl
Hand mixer
spatula
roasting pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a bowl, combine crushed cookies or graham crackers with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
Beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until incorporated.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until fully blended.
Gently fold in orange zest and heavy cream until combined.
Pour the batter over the cooled crust, smoothing the top.
Bake in a water bath for 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
Cool for about 1 hour in the oven. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill overnight and experiment with toppings like whipped cream or chocolate drizzle.

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