Orange-Chocolate Twist 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: 12.

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Orange-Chocolate Twist Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Baking, 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 Unsalted Butter
• 500 gram Cream Cheese
• 150 gram Granulated Sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Orange Zest
• 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice
• 100 gram Dark Chocolate
• 1 cup Whipping Cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 8 unit Orange Slices
• 8 unit Fresh Mint Leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Crush the digestive biscuits in a food processor and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the orange zest and fresh orange juice.
5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base in the springform pan.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
7. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
8. In a small saucepan, melt the dark chocolate with whipping cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
9. Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled cheesecake, spreading it evenly.
10. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours, or until set.
11. Garnish with orange slices and fresh mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

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.