Description
Indulgent chocolate orange cheesecake brings Mediterranean citrus zest to classic creamy dessert. Rich chocolate base and tangy orange notes create a perfect balance, promising delightful moments you will savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) cream cheese
- 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 eggs
- 300 milliliters (10.1 fluid ounces) double cream
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) orange juice (freshly squeezed)
Base Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) digestive biscuits
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring and Binding Ingredients:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons gelatin powder (unflavored)
- Zest of 2 oranges
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into ultrafine particles using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter, firmly pressing mixture into springform pan bottom. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to solidify base.
- Create chocolate melt using double boiler technique, allowing gentle cooling afterward.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Infuse mixture with vibrant orange zest and fresh citrus juice for aromatic depth.
- Activate gelatin by sprinkling over cold water, allowing 5-minute hydration period.
- Gently microwave gelatin until completely dissolved, then integrate into cream cheese blend.
- Introduce cooled chocolate, stirring until uniformly incorporated.
- Whip heavy cream until soft, billowy peaks form, then delicately fold into chocolate mixture.
- Carefully transfer mousse-like filling over chilled biscuit foundation, smoothing surface with offset spatula.
- Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight to achieve perfect set.
- Release from springform pan, slice, and serve directly from refrigerator for optimal texture.
Notes
- Ensure biscuits are finely ground for a smoother, more compact base that holds together perfectly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps and create a silky, creamy texture.
- Grate orange zest carefully to avoid bitter white pith, focusing on the bright orange outer layer for maximum flavor.
- Dissolve gelatin completely to guarantee a stable, firm cheesecake that slices cleanly without crumbling.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg