Chocolate Orange Supreme Cheesecake -1

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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A decadent two-layer cheesecake blending rich dark chocolate with bright citrus notes for a sophisticated dessert experience.
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Chocolate Orange Supreme Cheesecake -1

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 763.5

Description

This Chocolate Orange Supreme Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert that balances deep, velvety chocolate with the bright, aromatic zest of orange and Grand Marnier. The base is a crunchy cinnamon-spiced chocolate wafer crust, providing the perfect textural contrast to the creamy filling. The batter is split into two distinct layers: one infused with melted semisweet chocolate chips and the other with fresh orange peel and liqueur. Baked slowly to ensure a crack-free, dense texture, this cheesecake is ideal for holiday gatherings or romantic evenings. It offers a complex flavor profile that is both comforting and elegant, making it a memorable finale to any special meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix chocolate wafer crumbs, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and set aside.
  5. Increase oven temperature to 350ðF (175ðC).
  6. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until smooth and well blended.
  7. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  8. Blend in sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
  9. Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls.
  10. Melt semisweet chocolate chips in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  11. Fold the melted chocolate into one half of the cheesecake batter.
  12. Stir Grand Marnier and grated orange peel into the remaining half of the batter.
  13. Pour the chocolate batter over the baked crust and spread evenly.
  14. Bake for 30 minutes.
  15. Reduce oven temperature to 325ðF (165ðC).
  16. Carefully spoon the orange batter over the partially baked chocolate layer.
  17. Bake for an additional 40 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
  18. Turn off the oven and prop the oven door open slightly.
  19. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  20. Remove from oven, loosen from the rim of the pan, and chill thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 763.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.2g75%
Saturated Fat 29.3g147%
Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
Sodium 29.1mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 71.1g24%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g54%
Sugars 55.2g
Protein 6.1g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, orange, cheesecake, grand marnier, dessert, baking, cream cheese, crust, two layer, holiday, indulgent, citrus, chocolate chips, springform, make ahead, party food, sweet, rich, smooth, cinnamon
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