Orange Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

Ingredients and Weight:

• Graham cracker crumbs: 2 cups (200g)
• Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
• Unsalted butter, melted: 8 tablespoons (1 stick)
• Cream cheese, softened: 2 packages (8 ounces each)
• Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Sour cream: 1 cup (240ml)
• Large eggs: 3
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup (150g)
• Zest of 2 oranges

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Divide the batter in half. In one half, stir in chocolate chips. In the other half, stir in orange zest.
5. Drop spoonfuls of each batter into the pan, alternating colors. Swirl with a knife or toothpick.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of cheesecake):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 9g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and rich
• Tangy orange flavor
• Rich chocolate swirl
• Moist and decadent

User Comments:

• "This cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! It's the perfect balance of tangy and sweet."
• "The orange and chocolate swirl is so unique and delicious. I love the combination of flavors."
• "This cheesecake is easy to make and looks so impressive. It's a showstopping dessert."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To ensure a smooth cheesecake, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing.
• Do not overbeat the batter, as this can cause the cheesecake to be dense.
• Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating to prevent cracking.
• If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch cake pan, but the edges of the cheesecake may be slightly more difficult to remove.