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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
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Indulge in the luxurious delight of Chocolate Orange Cheesecake, a rich and creamy dessert that perfectly marries the deep flavors of chocolate with the vibrant zest of orange. This show-stopping cheesecake is ideal for holiday celebrations, special gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With its velvety ganache topping and smooth filling, each bite offers a blissful combination of sweetness and citrusy brightness that will leave your guests asking for seconds.

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 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped macadamia nuts, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until set. Remove from oven and let cool.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add in sugar, mixing until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in heavy cream, orange extract, vanilla bean paste, and optional food color until fully combined.
  4. Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool inside for an hour before removing it.
  5. In a saucepan over low heat, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and glossy; remove from heat and mix in melted butter.
  6. Pour ganache over cooled cheesecake evenly. Refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing to allow flavors to meld.

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