Description
A rich and creamy chocolate orange cheesecake that combines the flavors of chocolate and citrus for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger orange flavor, add more orange zest.
- Serve with whipped cream and orange slices for garnish.
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chocolate Orange Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe, Dessert, Chocolate Dessert, Orange Dessert