Description
A delicious dessert combining rich cheesecake flavor with refreshing oranges, perfect for special occasions or a weekend treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 oranges, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter together. Press this mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a nice crust.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until everything is combined.
- Carefully fold in the sour cream and then pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust you made earlier.
- Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set. Let the cheesecake cool completely.
- Once it’s cool, arrange the thinly sliced oranges on top and place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled; topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, orange, creamy dessert, chocolate crust