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Orange Chocolate Cheesecake – Creamy, Tangy & Delicious

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This Chocolate Orange Cheesecake features a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, rich orange-zested chocolate cream cheese filling, and a silky ganache topping. A luxurious dessert with bold flavor.

Ingredients

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Crust:

  • 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs

  • ¼ cup melted butter

Filling:

  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup sugar

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp orange extract or 2 tbsp juice

  • Zest of 1–2 oranges

  • 6 oz melted dark chocolate

  • Pinch of salt

Ganache:

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 4 oz dark chocolate

  • Optional: orange zest or candied peel for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake 10 min.

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add sour cream, zest, extracts, and salt.

  • Mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in melted chocolate.

  • Pour into crust. Bake in water bath 55–65 min. Cool gradually, then chill overnight.

  • Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.

  • Pour over chilled cheesecake and garnish.

Notes

Best made a day ahead. Use high-quality chocolate and fresh zest for best results. Store up to 5 days refrigerated or freeze slices.

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