Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Delight
A rich and creamy dessert that beautifully combines chocolate and refreshing orange, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cheesecake base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
Optional toppings
- 13 slices canned pineapple, drained Optional for a twist
- 13 pieces maraschino cherries Optional for a twist
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your mini round cake pan or muffin tin.
Mixing the Base
- Cream together the room temperature butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream to the mixture, blending well until fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt, then whisk together.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Preparing the Cheesecake Layers
- In another bowl, blend the melted butter and light brown sugar into a smooth mixture.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar mixture into each cavity of the prepared pan.
- Place a drained canned pineapple slice over the brown sugar glaze, followed by a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
- Using a 3-tablespoon scoop, portion cookie dough over each fruit-topped cavity and gently flatten with an offset spatula.
Baking
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then gently invert onto wax paper.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute vegan butter and dairy-free sour cream. Gluten-free flour can replace the all-purpose flour. For added flavor, consider adding orange zest.