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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Irresistibly Creamy Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Recipe

This Chocolate Orange Cheesecake blends rich chocolate and zesty orange for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups chocolate cookies finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 3 large eggs add one at a time
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest or orange extract
  • 1/4 cup orange juice fresh recommended
  • 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips substitute with dark or white if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon agar-agar dissolve in water

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • springform pan
  • Microwave
  • food processor
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted unsalted butter until moist. Press into a springform pan.
  2. Beat room temperature cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, incorporating fully.
  3. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave, then fold into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
  4. Dissolve agar-agar in water over low heat, cool slightly, then mix into cheesecake filling.
  5. Pour the filling over the crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
  6. Leave cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for about an hour to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling. Top with fresh orange slices or chocolate shavings for enhanced presentation.

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