Chocolate Orange Cheesecake with Creamy, Bold Flavor
A creamy, decadent Chocolate Orange Cheesecake with a rich cocoa base, bright orange zest, and a buttery cookie crust—perfect for holidays and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6 hours (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients
Crust:
1 ¾ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
¾ cup sour cream
¼ cup cocoa powder
4 oz dark chocolate, melted
1 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
Ganache (Optional):
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs and butter. Press into 9″ springform pan. Bake 10 mins.
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Melt chocolate and cool slightly.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
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Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, cocoa, chocolate, juice, zest, and vanilla.
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Pour into crust. Tap to release air.
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Bake in water bath for 55–65 mins until center is slightly jiggly.
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Cool in oven 1 hour. Cool to room temp, then chill at least 4 hours.
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For ganache, heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir smooth. Spread on chilled cake.
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Garnish with zest or chocolate curls. Slice with warm knife.
Notes
Chill thoroughly before slicing. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.