Baked Chocolate and Orange Cheesecake

Rich baked cheesecake with orange liqueur, citrus zest, and dark chocolate layers, topped with decorative marbled white and dark chocolate.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1148 kcals 9184 kcals
Carbohydrates 92.5 grams 740.1 grams
Fat 80.7 grams 645.2 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 118.5 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
4
tbsp
345
g
150
g
Dark Chocolate
for marbled topping
Dairy
1
piece
Butter
for greasing
850
g
Cream Cheese
full-fat, soft
3
piece
Eggs
medium, free-range
375
ml
Double Cream
plus extra to serve
Fruits
2
piece
Orange
zest of both and juice of 1 orange
GrainsCereals
1
piece
Sponge Flan Case
ready-made, large
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
seeds scraped out

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 23cm springform cake tin.
  • Slice a thin disc from the sponge flan case to fit the base of the tin and drizzle with 15ml of orange liqueur.
  • Mix sugar, orange zest, juice, and cornflour, then beat in the cream cheese and eggs until incorporated.
  • Incorporate the vanilla seeds, remaining orange liqueur, and cream until the mixture is completely smooth.
  • Layer a third of the mixture with a third of the chocolate pieces in the tin and repeat twice.
  • Bake in a water bath for 50 minutes until golden, then cool and set completely.
  • Melt white chocolate and dark chocolate in separate bowls over simmering water.
  • Pour both chocolates onto a cling-film covered tray, swirl with a finger to marble, and chill until set.
  • Serve cheesecake wedges with shards of marbled chocolate and a drizzle of cream.