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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

A rich and creamy baked chocolate cheesecake infused with fresh orange zest and topped with silky ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 6 oz dark chocolate melted
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 cup sour cream
Ganache
  • 4 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare crust and bake 10 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in melted chocolate, orange zest, and sour cream.
  4. Pour into crust and bake in water bath 55–70 minutes.
  5. Cool gradually, then refrigerate at least 6 hours.
  6. Prepare ganache and pour over chilled cheesecake.

Notes

For best results, chill overnight before slicing.