Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 2 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 40 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 1042 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6-8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup sugar plus 2 tb
1 tablespoon cocoa powder plus additional for dusting top
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/4 cup butter unsalted, melted
8 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet) bittersweet, chop
1/2 teaspoon orange oil
1 pound cream cheese room temp
1/2 cup sour cream
5 large eggs

Directions

Mix graham cracker crumbs with 2 tablespoons sugar, cocoa and cinnamon.

Gradually add melted butter, stirring until crumbs are evenly coated.

Press evenly into bottom and two-thirds up sides of buttered 9 inch springform pan that has been covered outside with aluminum foil.

Refrigerate until ready to fill.

Melt chocolate in double boiler; remove from heat. Place cream cheese in bowl, beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 10 minutes.

Beat in sour cream, 3/4 cup sugar and orange oil. Add eggs, one at a time beating in between.

Beat for 1-2 minutes more. Using rubber spatula, gently stir in chocolate until blended.

Stir slowly 1-2 minutes to dispel bubbles.

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in 350 degree oven until puffed and no longer shiny, 35-40 minutes.

Center will look wet but will firm up when chilled. Transfer to wrie rack to cool. When cool, remove foil and sides of pan. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to cut easily, 4-5 hours or overnight. Sift cocoa generously over cake before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 300g
Amount per Serving
Calories 1042 67% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 77.0g119%
 Saturated Fat 46.0g228%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 432mg144%
Sodium 595mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 78.0g26%
 Dietary Fiber 4.0g14%
 Sugars 64.0g
Protein 20.0g40%
Vitamin A 47%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 19%  Iron 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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