Orange Mascarpone Cheesecake with Chocolate
A luscious Orange Mascarpone Cheesecake adorned with a rich chocolate ganache, creating an unforgettable dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 285 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Start by mixing the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat until smooth, then add the eggs, orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Bake the cheesecake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 45-50 minutes. Let cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the chocolate ganache: Heat heavy cream until steaming, then pour over dark chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Serve the cheesecake chilled, drizzled with ganache, and optionally pair with fresh berries or mint.
Notes
Allow ingredients to come to room temperature for a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing and ensure to cool completely before chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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