Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
- – 24 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- – 1 cup granulated sugar
- – 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- – 8 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
- – Zest and juice of 2 large fresh oranges
- – 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- – ½ cup unsalted butter
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool. <
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