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A slice of chocolate orange cheesecake with layered chocolate and orange filling, topped with glossy chocolate ganache, orange slices, and chocolate shavings on a plate.

Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Rich, creamy Chocolate Orange Cheesecake with an Oreo crust, silky chocolate-orange layers, and glossy ganache topping. Make it a day ahead for a stress-free, show-stopping dessert that tastes like the holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 18 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, British-inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Oreo Crust
  • 24 Oreo cookies - crushed into fine crumbs
  • 5 tablespoon Butter - melted
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar - optional for extra sweetness
  • 1 pinch Salt - enhances chocolate flavor
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz Cream cheese - room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 large Eggs - room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour cream - room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Zest from 2 Large oranges - adds natural citrus aroma
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh orange juice
  • 6 oz Dark chocolate - melted cooled slightly
  • 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch - optional prevents cracks
Chocolate Ganache Topping
  • 8 oz Dark or semi-sweet chocolate - chopped
  • ¾ cup Heavy cream - heated until just simmering
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - adds shine
  • 1 teaspoon Orange extract - optional

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan (wrap in foil to prevent leaks)
  • 1 Electric mixer (hand or stand mixer works)
  • 1 Large roasting pan (for water bath)
  • 1 Food processor or ziplock bag (to crush cookies)
  • 2 Large mixing bowls (for batters)
  • 1 Spatula (for folding and spreading)
  • Aluminum foil (wrap pan for water bath)

Method
 

  1. Crush Oreo cookies, mix with melted butter, press into springform pan, and pre-bake until set.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and eggs until smooth, then add sour cream, orange zest, and vanilla for rich citrus flavor.
    A mixing bowl filled with creamy cheesecake batter topped with fresh orange zest, and a whisk resting inside.
  3. Melt dark chocolate, cool slightly, and blend into half of the cheesecake batter to create a layered effect.
  4. Layer chocolate and orange batters, bake in a water bath until edges set and center jiggles slightly.
    A baked cheesecake in a round pan with a rich chocolate and vanilla swirl pattern on top, set on a marble surface.
  5. Pour warm chocolate ganache over chilled cheesecake, let it drip naturally, and garnish with orange zest or candy.
    A slice of chocolate orange cheesecake with layered chocolate and orange filling, topped with glossy chocolate ganache, orange slices, and chocolate shavings on a plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 145gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 8gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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