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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

A decadent cheesecake with a chocolate crust, creamy chocolate-orange filling, and ganache topping, perfect for holidays and celebrations.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Ingredients Equipment

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs, large
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 6 oz dark chocolate, melted slightly cooled
Ganache
  • 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • to taste orange zest for garnish

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula