Orange Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You know how I'm always looking for desserts that feel fancy but don't require hours in the kitchen? This Orange Chocolate Basque Cheesecake is exactly that. The bright citrus pairs beautifully with rich dark chocolate, and the best part is it comes together in just 55 minutes total. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about indulging in this creamy, decadent treat. Plus, you probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry, which means no expensive specialty shopping required. Trust me, this one will become a go to whenever you want to impress someone with minimal fuss.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 400granulated sugar
- 200unsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 150orange juice
- 20orange zest
- 100cocoa powder
- 200dark chocolate
- 150heavy cream
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line an 18cm springform pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to avoid lumps.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
- 4
Add the granulated sugar, orange juice, and orange zest to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until smooth.
- 6
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler. Allow it to cool slightly.
- 7
Fold the melted chocolate into the cheesecake batter until well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 9
Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- 10
Pour the heavy cream into the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
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