Orange Mascarpone Ganache (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cheesecake
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1/4 cup fresh orange juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup sugar
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1 tbsp orange zest
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1/2 cup sour cream
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16 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
→ Chocolate Ganache
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 325°F (160°C). Coat a springform pan lightly with grease and line it with parchment paper.
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Blend melted butter with graham cracker crumbs. Press it firmly into the pan to create the bottom layer.
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Mix the mascarpone with the sugar until creamy. Crack in the eggs one by one, then stir in the orange juice, zest, sour cream, and vanilla.
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Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for about 50-60 minutes until it's firm with a little wobble in the middle. Let it cool off, then stick it in the fridge for 4 hours or more.
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Warm the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just starts to steam. Pour it over the chocolate chips and stir together until silky and smooth.
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Spread the ganache across the chilled cheesecake. Let it settle before slicing and serving.