40-Minute Chocolate Orange Cheesecake – A Decadent Dream!
A creamy crowd-pleaser bursting with citrus and chocolate bliss!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed Oreo cookies (no filling)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp orange juice (fresh!)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Orange slices (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Oreo crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into a springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange juice, zest, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Pour filling over the crust. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 45–50 minutes or until center is set but slightly jiggly. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Heat heavy cream until warm, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake.
- Top with whipped cream, orange slices, and shaved chocolate.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before adding ganache.
- Chill for at least 4 hours for the perfect texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg