Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Delight (Recipe for Printing)

Indulge in a creamy chocolate orange cheesecake ideal for spring celebrations and dessert lovers. Featuring cream cheese, dark chocolate, and citrus flavors. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

03 - 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
06 - 8 ounces dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a springform pan to ensure easy release.
02 - Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
03 - Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool while preparing the filling.
04 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Pour in heavy whipping cream and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
05 - Gently fold melted dark chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, mixing until color is uniform.
06 - Pour the chocolate orange filling over cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until set with a slight wobble in center.
07 - Cool cheesecake to room temperature, then transfer to refrigerator for at least 4 hours before releasing from the pan. Slice and serve chilled.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For clean slices, dip a sharp knife in hot water and wipe dry between cuts.