Chocolate-Orange Marble Cheesecake

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chocolate-Orange Marble Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Digestive biscuits
• 100 gram Butter
• 500 gram Cream cheese
• 150 gram Sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cup Orange juice
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 100 gram Dark chocolate

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Crush the digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter.
3. Press the mixture into the base of a greased springform pan.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Stir in vanilla extract.
7. Divide the mixture into two bowls.
8. In one bowl, mix in orange zest and juice.
9. In the other bowl, mix in cocoa powder.
10. Spoon alternating dollops of the two mixtures onto the biscuit base.
11. Use a skewer or knife to create a marbled effect.
12. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set.
13. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door slightly open.
14. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
15. Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle over the chilled cheesecake.
16. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28g44%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 35g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.