Sharing dessert - chocolate orange cheesecake
Easy
Makes: Serves 10
TOP TIP: Swap the orange zest for a few drops of an indulgent liquor for a boozy alternative  
TOP TIP: Swap the orange zest for a few drops of an indulgent liquor for a boozy alternative  
Containing: 1 Component

Sharing dessert - Chocolate orange cheesecake

Ingredients: Sharing dessert - Chocolate orange cheesecake

  • 150 g
    digestive biscuits

Preparation: Sharing dessert - Chocolate orange cheesecake

Finely crush in a food processor or with a rolling pin

Ingredients: Sharing dessert - Chocolate orange cheesecake

  • 75 g
    melted butter

Preparation: Sharing dessert - Chocolate orange cheesecake

Add and mix until the mixture clumps together. Press into the base of a 23cm (9in) round springform tin and chill until needed.

Ingredients: Sharing dessert - Chocolate orange cheesecake

Preparation: Sharing dessert - Chocolate orange cheesecake

Melt in a microwave to 45c, heating gradually and stirring every 20 second blasts.

Ingredients: Sharing dessert - Chocolate orange cheesecake

  • 225 g
    caster sugar
  • 400 g
    full-fat cream cheese
  • Q.S.
    finely grated orange zest

Preparation: Sharing dessert - Chocolate orange cheesecake

In a separate bowl beat together until smooth. Fold in the chocolate and orange zest and stir until well combined.

 

Ingredients: Sharing dessert - Chocolate orange cheesecake

  • 400 ml
    smooth double cream

Preparation: Sharing dessert - Chocolate orange cheesecake

In a large bowl, whip until it just holds its shape and then fold into the cheesecake base.

Spoon the cheesecake mixture on top of the chilled biscuit base, level and chill until set – at least 3 hours. 
To serve, remove cheesecake from n and transfer to a serving plate or cake stand.

Optional: once cold, glaze with a warm sugar syrup (dissolve together 50% water: 50% sugar) or water icing (blend together 100ml water: 75g Granulated Sugar).

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