Chocolate Orange Cheesecake for Special Occasions
A rich and creamy Chocolate Orange Cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, citrus-zested filling, and glossy ganache topping. Perfect for holidays or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 8 hours (with chilling)
- Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients
Crust:
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
24 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
6 oz dark chocolate, melted and cooled
1 tbsp fresh orange zest
1/2 tsp orange extract (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Ganache Topping:
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and grease sides.
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Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, zest, extract, and salt.
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Fold in melted chocolate. Pour over crust.
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Wrap pan in foil and place in water bath. Bake 55–65 minutes.
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Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
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Remove, cool to room temp, then chill at least 6 hours.
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For ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, let sit, stir until smooth.
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Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake. Chill 30 more minutes before serving.
Notes
Cheesecake can be made 1–2 days ahead. Store refrigerated. Ganache sets best when chilled.