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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

This Chocolate Orange Cheesecake features an Oreo Cookie Crust, a creamy Orange Cheesecake Filling, and a decadent Dark Chocolate Ganache Topping.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 442 kcal

Equipment

  • Springform Pan
  • blender
  • Microwave
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Oreo Crust

  • 200 g Oreo Cookies about 20 cookies
  • 75 g Unsalted Butter melted

Orange Cheesecake Filling

  • 500 g Cream Cheese soft, at room temperature
  • 80 g Sour Cream soft, at room temperature
  • 120 g Caster Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest about 2 large oranges
  • 80 ml Orange Juice
  • 1.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature

Chocolate Ganache

  • 120 g Dark Cooking Chocolate finely chopped
  • 150 ml Heavy / Thickened Cream
  • 15 g Honey optional

Instructions
 

Oreo Crust

  • Line the bottom of a 22 cm / 9-inch Springform pan with baking paper / parchment paper. Lightly grease the sides and optionally line them with strips of baking paper.
  • Place the Oreo Cookies in a small blender / food processor and blend until you get very fine crumbs and no large chunks remain.
  • Add the Melted Butter and blend until you get a thick paste that resembles wet sand.
  • Transfer the crumbs into the prepared Springform Pan, spread the crumbs around, then firmly press with the back of a spoon or cup to pack the crumbs into an even layer.
  • Place in the freezer.

Orange Cheesecake Filling

  • Preheat your oven on 140 degrees Celsius / 285 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the very soft room temperature Cream Cheese and Sour Cream until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Add the Sugar, Orange Zest, Orange Juice, and Vanilla. Mix to combine, stopping to scrape the bowl when required.
  • Add in the Eggs and very slowly stir until you get a smooth mixture.
  • Take the Springform Pan out of the freezer and pour the Cream Cheese Mixture over it. Tap the pan to pop any air bubbles.
  • Place on the lowest rack of your oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
  • Turn off the oven, slightly open the oven door and leave the cheesecake to cool down inside the oven for 1 hour.
  • Take out of the oven and leave at room temperature for 1 hour, then transfer to the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Chocolate Ganache

  • Remove the chilled cheesecake from the springform pan and place on a serving plate.
  • Finely chop the Cooking Chocolate and place in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until it starts to melt.
  • Place the Cream and Honey in a small saucepan and heat on low until the honey has melted and the cream starts to simmer.
  • Pour the hot cream over the partially melted chocolate and leave for 2 minutes. Stir gently to mix until smooth.
  • Pour the warm ganache over the cheesecake. Use a spoon or spatula to spread it towards the edges.
  • Before the chocolate sets, decorate with your favourite garnish.
  • Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Ingredients should be at room temperature to avoid lumps. Gradually cool down the cheesecake to prevent sinking and cracks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1024IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheesecake, Chocolate, Chocolate Orange Cheesecake, Dessert, orange
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