Chocolate Orange Cheesecake: 7 Decadent Zesty Layers
A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake infused with fresh orange zest and juice, set on a crisp chocolate cookie crust.
Ingredients
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
24 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate melted
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare springform pan.
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Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into pan. Bake 10 minutes.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar and mix.
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Add eggs one at a time.
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Stir in melted chocolate, orange zest, juice, vanilla, and cream.
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Pour into crust and bake in water bath 55 to 65 minutes.
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Cool gradually and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
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Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth texture. Cool slowly to prevent cracks.