Description
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate and bright citrus flavors. With its creamy filling and crunchy chocolate cookie crust, this cheesecake is perfect for any celebration or just an indulgent treat at home. Each slice promises a delightful explosion of taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookies, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter in a bowl, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then incorporate sour cream and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing on low speed. Stir in orange zest.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust and bake for 50-60 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese. Enhance flavor by adding a splash of orange liqueur or experimenting with different chocolate types.