Delicious Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Recipe
Chocolate orange cheesecake is a delicious and indulgent dessert that is sure to please. It’s a creamy and rich combination of cream cheese, dark chocolate, and fresh orange that creates an irresistible flavor. The texture of the cheesecake is creamy and smooth, and the topping of dark chocolate ganache and orange zest gives it an extra layer of indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 3 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
Filling
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined. Add the flour, vanilla, orange juice, and orange zest and mix until just combined.
- Add the melted chocolate and mix until just combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Ganache Topping
- In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until just simmering.
- Remove from the heat and add the chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake and spread evenly.
- Garnish with orange zest.
This chocolate orange cheesecake is a decadent dessert that is sure to impress. The creamy and smooth texture of the cheesecake is complemented by the rich and indulgent topping of dark chocolate ganache and orange zest. Whether you are looking for an impressive dessert to serve at a dinner party or just a special treat for yourself, this chocolate orange cheesecake is sure to please.
