Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
This Chocolate Orange Cheesecake combines creamy fromage blanc with rich chocolate and zesty orange for a delightful dessert experience.
Equipment
- food processor
- 25cm springform pan
- Baking dish for water bath
- Saucepan
- oven
Ingredients
Base
- 250 g vanilla wafers
- 150 g melted butter
Filling
- 575 g fromage blanc (or quark)
- 60 g mascarpone cheese
- 200 g Lindt Excellence chocolate bars, chopped
- 130 g sugar
- 100 ml orange juice
- 4 pcs eggs
Additional Flavor
- 1 pcs chopped orange
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the vanilla wafers in a food processor and grind finely. Add the melted butter and process until the mixture comes together.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the base of a greased 25cm springform pan and smooth with the back of a spoon. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Preheat the oven to 120°C (250°F).
- Stir the cream cheese until smooth to prevent lumps.
- Add the mascarpone and sugar, and stir until smooth.
Cooking
- Pour the orange juice into a saucepan and slowly bring to a boil. Add the chopped chocolate, remove from heat, and stir until melted.
- Fold the chocolate and orange mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Gradually add the eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared springform pan. Place the springform pan inside a larger baking dish to create a water bath. Fill the larger dish with boiling water and place it in the oven.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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