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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
A rich and creamy baked cheesecake with a chocolate base, flavored intensely with fresh orange zest and juice.
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
20
minutes
mins
Course
Dessert
Servings
10
Equipment
9-inch springform pan, medium bowl, large mixing bowl, electric mixer
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1 ½
cups
graham cracker crumbs
½
cup
unsalted butter
melted
2
cups
cream cheese
softened
1
cup
granulated sugar
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
3
large eggs
1
cup
sour cream
½
cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
Zest of 1 large orange
¼
cup
fresh orange juice
1
cup
semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
Add the vanilla extract, and then incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the sour cream, cocoa powder, orange zest, and orange juice until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Cool gradually in the oven after baking. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
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