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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
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Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Orange Cheesecake, a dessert that beautifully harmonizes rich chocolate with zesty orange. This creamy treat features a luscious cream cheese filling, complemented by a smooth chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this cheesecake is sure to impress family and friends alike. With easy preparation steps and the option to make it ahead of time, you can enjoy a slice of this luscious dessert whenever the craving strikes!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup macadamia nuts (coarsely chopped)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 3 blocks cream cheese (full fat version, 24 oz in total)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons orange extract
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • orange food color (optional, as much as necessary to get the color you desire)
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, chopped macadamia nuts, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, adding eggs one by one. Mix in heavy cream, orange extract, and vanilla bean paste.
  4. Pour filling over crust and bake for 60 minutes or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
  5. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
  6. For ganache: Heat heavy cream gently, then whisk in chocolate chips and melted butter until smooth. Pour over chilled cheesecake.

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