Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 11 chocolate sandwich cream cookies, crushed; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted; 24 ounces cream cheese; ¾ cup sugar; 5 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 eggs; 1 egg yolk; ½ cup orange schnapps; ⅓ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; orange food coloring (optional); 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon sour cream; pecan halves

Servings: persons

11 chocolate sandwich cream cookies, crushed
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
24 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
3 eggs
1 egg yolk
½ cup orange schnapps
⅓ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
orange food coloring (optional)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon sour cream
pecan halves

1
In a small bowl stir together the crushed cookies and melted butter until combined.
2
Press crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
3
In a big bowl combine the cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch; beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
4
Add in eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Beat in orange schnapps, orange juice concentrate, orange peel, and vanilla extract.
6
Stir in food coloring, if desired.
7
Pour cream cheese mixture over crust.
8
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes; lower oven temperature to 225 and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the center no longer looks wet or shiny.
9
Remove the cake from the oven and run a knife around the inside edge of the pan.
10
Turn the oven off; return cake to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
11
Chill, uncovered, overnight.
12
In a small saucepan melt chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly.
13
Stir in sour cream; drizzle over cheesecake.
14
Garnish with pecans; chill until serving time.

2185

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11 chocolate sandwich cream cookies, crushed, 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted, 24 ounces cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Orange Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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