Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Recipe
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Recipe is rich, creamy and full of bright citrus flavor.
Ingredients
- 200 grams digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- 100 grams melted butter
- 300 grams cream cheese softened
- 200 grams dark chocolate chopped
- 100 grams sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 100 ml heavy cream
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Crush the Biscuits
- Place biscuits in a food processor. Blend until fine crumbs form. You can also crush them using a rolling pin.
Mix with Butter
- Add melted butter to the crumbs. Mix well until it looks like wet sand and sticks together easily.
Press the Base
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Use a spoon to flatten evenly and firmly.
Chill the Crust
- Place the pan in the fridge for 20 minutes. This helps the base become firm and stable.
Melt the Chocolate
- Put chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently over simmering water. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Beat the Cream Cheese
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps left.
Add Sugar and Salt
- Add sugar and a pinch of salt. Beat again until the mixture becomes creamy and well combined.
Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix slowly after each egg. Do not overbeat the batter.
Pour in Cream
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract. Mix gently until smooth and creamy.
Add Orange Flavor
- Stir in fresh orange zest and orange juice. Mix carefully so the flavor spreads evenly.
Add Melted Chocolate
- Pour melted chocolate into the batter. Fold gently with a spatula until fully combined and silky.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 160°C or 320°F. Place a baking tray on the lower rack.
Pour the Filling
- Take the crust from the fridge. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust. Smooth the top evenly.
Bake the Cheesecake
- Place the pan in the oven. Bake for about 50 to 55 minutes until edges are set.
Cool Slowly
- Turn off the oven. Leave the door slightly open. Let the cheesecake cool inside for one hour.
Chill Before Serving
- Remove from oven and cool at room temperature. Then refrigerate at least four hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use high quality dark chocolate for rich flavor.
- Do not skip orange zest. It gives strong natural aroma.
- Add a chocolate ganache topping for extra indulgence.
- Add chocolate chips into the batter for texture.
- Use a water bath for extra creamy texture.
- Replace dark chocolate with milk chocolate for sweeter taste.
- Add crushed candied orange peel on top for decoration.