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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Indulge in a rich and creamy Chocolate Orange Cheesecake that perfectly blends the delightful zing of oranges with the deep richness of chocolate, making it an irresistible showstopper dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 250 g Digestive Biscuits Crushed into crumbs
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter, melted For binding the base
For the Filling
  • 600 g Cream Cheese, softened At room temperature for easy mixing
  • 150 g Caster Sugar For sweetness
  • 300 ml Double Cream To create a creamy texture
  • 2 pieces Orange Zest Zest of 2 oranges for flavor
  • 1 tsp Orange Extract For enhanced orange flavor
  • 100 g Dark Chocolate, melted For drizzling on top

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until sandy. Press into the base of a 23cm springform tin and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and caster sugar until smooth. Gradually whisk in the double cream until thickened.
  2. Fold in the orange zest and orange extract until evenly blended.
  3. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chilled biscuit base, smoothing it out. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
Chilling
  1. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
  1. Once set, release from the tin and place on a serving plate. Optionally garnish with extra orange zest or chocolate shavings.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator covered with cling film or in an airtight container for up to one week. For a twist, add orange curd or swap chocolate for white chocolate.