🍊 Orange Mascarpone Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache 🍫
Ingredients:
For the crust:
1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers 🍪
¼ cup sugar 🍬
½ cup melted butter 🧈
For the cheesecake filling:
2 cups mascarpone cheese 🧀
1 cup cream cheese, softened 🧀
¾ cup sugar 🍬
3 large eggs 🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract ✨
Zest of 1 orange 🍊
½ cup fresh orange juice 🍊
2 tbsp cornstarch 🌽
For the chocolate ganache:
1 cup heavy cream 🥛
8 oz dark chocolate, chopped 🍫
1 tbsp butter 🧈
Instructions:
Prepare the crust:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter until combined. 🍪🧈
Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan, creating a firm crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool. ⏳
Make the cheesecake filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth and creamy. 🧀🍬
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. 🥚
Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice. 🍊
Sprinkle in the cornstarch and mix until everything is well combined. ✨
Bake the cheesecake:
Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. 🍰
Bake at 325°F (163°C) for about 50–60 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly wobbly.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Then, chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. ❄️
Make the chocolate ganache:
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it starts to simmer. 🥛
Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate and butter. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. 🍫🧈
Assemble the cheesecake:
Once the cheesecake is chilled, pour the chocolate ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. 🍫🍰
Let the ganache set for about 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy:
Slice and enjoy this decadent Orange Mascarpone Cheesecake with rich chocolate ganache! 😋🍊🍫
