Description
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that masterfully combines creamy cheesecake with the rich flavors of chocolate and the bright zest of fresh oranges. This delightful treat features a chocolate cookie crust, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether for a special occasion or an indulgent everyday treat, this cheesecake promises to impress with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar, mixing until silky.
- Pour in fresh orange juice and add orange zest; mix until well combined.
- Stir in sour cream and blend thoroughly for a creamy texture.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then gently fold it into the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off oven and leave door ajar for one hour.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg