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Ultimate Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Recipe with Easy Layers

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A decadent cheesecake combining the richness of chocolate with the bright zing of orange zest, perfect for any celebration or gathering.

Ingredients

  • Chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed into fine crumbs
  • Unsalted butter, melted
  • Cream cheese, softened
  • Sugar
  • Fresh orange zest (about 2 medium-sized oranges)
  • Fresh orange juice
  • Heavy cream
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Dark chocolate, chopped (use a high-quality brand for best results)
  • Heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease your springform pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the chocolate cookies until fine crumbs form. Combine with melted butter and mix until evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, using the back of a spoon to smooth it out. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Slowly mix in eggs, one at a time, followed by heavy cream, until the filling is silky and lump-free.
  4. Pour the orange cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Wrap the base of the springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during the water bath. Place the pan in a large baking sheet and pour boiling water into the sheet until it reaches halfway up the sides of the pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but the edges are set.
  5. Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
  6. Heat heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl until steaming (about 30 seconds). Pour over chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  7. Pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecake, spreading it evenly. Let it set for 10-15 minutes, then garnish with additional orange zest or chocolate shavings.
  8. Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water to slice clean pieces. Wipe the knife after each cut for neat layers.

Notes

For best results, make the cheesecake a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set. Use high-quality dark chocolate for the ganache, and wrap the springform pan tightly with foil to prevent water from seeping in during the water bath.

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