Orange Cappuccino Cheesecake
Description
This Orange Cappuccino Cheesecake is a sophisticated dessert that marries the deep, robust flavor of espresso with the bright, zesty freshness of orange. The base is a crunchy, buttery crust made from finely chopped nuts and sugar, providing a perfect textural contrast to the silky smooth filling. Enriched with sour cream and instant coffee, this decadent treat balances sweetness with bitter coffee undertones beautifully.Directions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
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In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped nuts, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and the melted butter. Mix well until the nuts are evenly coated.
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Press the nut mixture firmly onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
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Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C).
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In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, the remaining 1 cup of sugar, and the flour until smooth and well blended.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until just incorporated.
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Blend in the sour cream until smooth.
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In a small bowl, stir the instant coffee powder and cinnamon into the orange juice until the coffee is completely dissolved.
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Gradually add the orange-coffee mixture and the grated orange peel to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until well blended.
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Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
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Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 10 minutes.
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Reduce the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C) without opening the door.
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Continue baking the cheesecake for 1 hour at 250°F (120°C).
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Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
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Loosen the cake from the rim of the pan with a knife.
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Cool completely on a wire rack before removing the rim of the pan.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 275kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24.8g39%
- Saturated Fat 15.2g76%
- Cholesterol 78.2mg27%
- Sodium 226.5mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.5g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.04g1%
- Sugars 6.9g
- Protein 4.7g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.