Description
A rich, creamy cheesecake infused with chocolate and bright orange zest, topped with silky ganache and citrus garnish. Perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
¼ cup sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
¾ cup sour cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
¼ cup cocoa powder
3 large eggs
1 tbsp orange zest
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp orange zest (for ganache)
Orange slices or chocolate curls for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix cookie crumbs, sugar, and butter; press into the pan and bake 10 minutes.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add sour cream, melted chocolate, cocoa, zest, juice, and vanilla.
4. Add eggs one by one; mix until creamy.
5. Pour into crust and bake for 50 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
6. Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour, then chill for at least 4 hours.
7. Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips to make ganache; stir in orange zest.
8. Spread ganache over chilled cheesecake and top with orange slices or chocolate curls.
Notes
For best texture, chill overnight before serving. Always use room-temperature cream cheese and zest oranges before juicing for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American