Refreshing Chocoorange Cheesecake
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- Bake:
- 1 Hr. 15 Min.
- Prep:
- 20 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Beginner
- Yields:
- 1 cheesecake
This perfect Chocolate Orange Cheesecake recipe is as glorious as it tastes. This rich, creamy and sophisticated dessert shines with the addition of orange and HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate. Don't forget to top your chocolate orange cheesecake with a generous dollop of whipped topping, plus fragrant and freshly grated orange peel for that extra-special touch.
Next up, try this Orange Cocoa Cake — the combination of orange and chocolate is undeniably delicious.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Bake Time
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cool Time
- 3 hours
- Chill Time
- 3 hours
- Freeze Time
- 15 minutes
BAKE MODE:
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Ingredients
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1 cupgraham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cupbutter or margarine (1/2 stick), melted
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2 cupssugar, divided
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1 cupHERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
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3 packagescream cheese (8 oz each), softened
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4eggs
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1-1/2 cupsdairy sour cream
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2 tspsorange extract
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1 tspfreshly grated orange peel
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1-1/2 cupswhipped topping
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orange wedges (optional)
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Step-By-Step Directions
Equipment Needed
Mixer
9-inch Springform Pan
Microwave-Safe Bowl
Microwave
Bowl
Oven
Wire Rack
Refrigerator
1
Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar in small bowl; pat firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
2
Place chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 1 minute or just until chips are melted when stirred.
3
Beat cream cheese and remaining 1-3/4 cups sugar in large bowl; add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in sour cream and orange extract. Stir 3 cups cream cheese mixture into melted chocolate chips; pour into crust. Freeze 10 to 15 minutes until chocolate sets.
4
Heat oven to 325°F. Stir orange peel into remaining cream cheese mixture; gently spread over chocolate mixture.
5
Bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until set except for 3-inch circle in center; turn off oven. Let stand in oven, with door ajar, 1 hour; remove from oven. With knife, loosen cheesecake from side of pan. Cool completely; remove side of pan. Cover; refrigerate. Garnish with whipped topping and orange wedges, if desired. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 12 servingsServing size 1 slice (172g)Amount per servingCalories560% Daily Value*Total Fat 39g 50%Saturated Fat 23g 115%Trans Fat 0.5gCholesterol 160mg 53%Sodium 310mg 13%Total Carbohydrates 51g 19%Dietary Fiber 2g 7%Total Sugars 41gIncludes 38g Added Sugar 76%Protein 9gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 88mg 6%Iron 2mg 10%Potassium 150mg 4%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
