Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Dessert (Print)

Creamy chocolate and fresh orange on a buttery graham crust, finished with garnish. Ideal for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheesecake filling

01 - 24 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
04 - 8 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
05 - Zest and juice of 2 large fresh oranges

→ Crust

06 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
07 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
02 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in orange zest and juice.
03 - Melt dark chocolate, cool slightly, and fold into the cream cheese mixture along with whipped heavy cream.
04 - Pour filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
05 - Garnish with melted chocolate and orange slices before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
02 - For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free biscuits.