One Pot Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
A simple and indulgent cheesecake combining chocolate and orange flavors, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 pieces digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
- 15 g salted or unsalted butter, melted Binds the crumbs
Filling Ingredients
- 100 g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp icing sugar Adds sweetness
- 2 segments chocolate orange, melted For flavor in the filling
Ganache Ingredients
- 20 ml double cream Heated briefly for ganache
- 3 segments chocolate orange Reserved for the ganache layer
Optional Add-ons
- 1 tsp orange zest For extra citrus flavor
- 1 pinch sea salt Enhances chocolate flavor
- Crushed nuts or mini chocolate chips For topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush the digestive biscuits in a bowl or a sealed plastic bag and mix with melted butter.
- Press the biscuit mixture firmly into the bottom of a serving dish.
Making the Filling
- Soften the cream cheese and combine it with icing sugar and melted chocolate orange segments until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base.
Making the Ganache
- Heat the double cream until warm and pour over the reserved chocolate orange segments.
- Stir until the chocolate melts and the ganache is glossy, then let cool slightly.
Finishing
- Pour the ganache over the cheesecake filling and chill for a minimum of 2-3 hours in the fridge.
- Serve chilled, garnished as desired.
Notes
This cheesecake can be made ahead and chilled overnight. Use optional toppings for an extra touch, and feel free to adjust the sweetness to taste.