Chocolate Orange Cheesecake: The Best Indulgent Dessert Recipe
This Chocolate Orange Cheesecake is the epitome of indulgence, combining rich chocolate with zesty orange for a dessert that will impress anyone.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookies, crushed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Fold in sour cream and melted chocolate until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until set. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, you can add a few drops of orange extract.
- Serve with whipped cream and additional orange zest on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chocolate Orange Cheesecake, dessert, indulgent