Cottage Cheese Cake with Chocolate Ganache and Candied Orange Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter
• 16 ounces of creamed cottage cheese
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup of sour cream
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 1/2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1 large orange
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar

Instructions:

Cottage Cheese Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the creamed cottage cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until well combined.
4. Pour the mixture over the crust and spread it evenly.
5. Bake for about 1 hour until the edges are slightly golden and the center is set.
6. Let the cake cool down completely before adding the chocolate ganache and candied orange.

Chocolate Ganache:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips.
2. Let it sit for a minute and then whisk until smooth.
3. Pour the ganache over the top of the cooled cake and spread it using a spatula.
4. Let the ganache set for about 10 minutes before adding the candied orange.

Candied Orange:

1. Thinly slice the orange and set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, dissolve the water and granulated sugar over medium heat.
3. Once the sugar is dissolved, add the sliced orange and reduce the heat to low.
4. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, until the orange slices are translucent and the sugar has thickened into a syrup.
5. Remove the orange slices from the syrup and let them cool on a wire rack.
6. Place the candied orange slices on top of the chocolate ganache, arranging them in a circular pattern.

Verdict:

This Cottage Cheese Cake with Chocolate Ganache and Candied Orange is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The rich and creamy cottage cheese filling is complemented by the sweet and tangy flavor of the candied orange, and the smooth and decadent chocolate ganache adds the perfect finishing touch. Serve this cake with a cup of coffee or tea for an indulgent treat that will impress even the most discerning of guests.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the cake chilled and cut into slices. It can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.