INDIVIDUAL ORANGE AND CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKES

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup finely crushed chocolate wafers
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
1 orange, zested
1 egg
Butter, for greasing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the crushed chocolate wafers and the melted butter. Place a tightly packed teaspoon of the wafer mixture into each mini-muffin cup and press down firmly.
  • In a food processor combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the sugar, half of the orange zest, and the egg. Blend until smooth. Lightly grease the sides of the mini muffin tin with butter. Fill the cups with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture. Place the mini muffin tin in a baking dish and pour enough hot water in the baking dish to come halfway up the sides of the mini muffin tin. Bake for 25 minutes. Transfer the mini muffin tin to a wire rack and let cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Use a small knife to gently pop the cheesecakes out of the cups.
  • Just before serving, combine the remaining orange zest with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Top each individual cheesecake with about 1/4 teaspoon of the orange zest mixture and serve.

Sebit Maker Peter
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These cheesecakes are perfect for any special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Romon Mia
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I love the texture of these cheesecakes. The crust is crumbly and the cheesecake is smooth and creamy. They're the perfect combination of textures.


Aaron Lewko
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The orange and chocolate flavors in these cheesecakes are perfectly balanced. They're not too sweet or too tart, and they're just the right amount of decadent.


bitebo hamis
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I was served these cheesecakes at a dinner party, and I was so impressed. They were so delicious that I asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I can now make them at home!


awais dise
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I love that this recipe uses dark chocolate, which is a healthier choice than milk chocolate. These cheesecakes are still indulgent, but they're not too unhealthy.


amaya munoz
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I love that these cheesecakes can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to be able to just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Jalia Zuena
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I was so happy to find this gluten-free cheesecake recipe. It's delicious and easy to make, and I can finally enjoy cheesecake again!


Ryder Ryckman
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These cheesecakes are perfect for the holidays. They're festive and delicious, and they always impress my guests.


Prince nihal
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The recipe is great, but I would suggest using a bit less sugar in the orange layer. I found it to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


AJ JoBaYeR
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I'm a huge chocolate fan, and these cheesecakes did not disappoint. The chocolate layer is rich and decadent, and it pairs perfectly with the tangy orange.


Hamza Shah
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These cheesecakes were a hit at my party. They're so elegant and delicious, and they were the perfect size for my guests.


Jesse McCauley
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I'm not an experienced baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out perfectly. My family loved them!


Power m
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Absolutely divine! These individual cheesecakes are like little bites of heaven. The combination of orange and chocolate is simply irresistible.