Description
Homemade Chocolate Orange Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing orange flavors, creating a dessert that is both indulgent and visually stunning. This creamy cheesecake features a buttery chocolate biscuit crust, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering or a special treat for yourself. With its easy preparation and crowd-pleasing taste, this cheesecake will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies (like Oreos)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 medium fresh oranges (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp agar-agar powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until slightly set.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add orange zest, juice, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; fold gently until combined.
- Dissolve agar-agar in hot water as per package instructions, then stir into the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight until firm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg