CHOCOLATE ORANGE CHEESECAKE

BASE:

200g - digestive biscuit (crushed)
100g - butter (melted)
2 - 3 tbs sugar (optional)

FILLING

500g    - cream cheese        } remove from fridge at least
200ml -  whipping cream   } 30 minutes before use
500g    -  dark chocolate (chopped)
1 - 2 oranges, depending on size

METHOD   

1) Mix well biscuit and butter and press into base of 8inches springform tin. If using sugar, add to 
     biscuit with butter and mix well then press into base of tin.

2) Bake at preheated oven 180 - 200 degree for 10 - 15 minutes. Cool completely.

3) Grate orange for the zest only. Melt chocolate and cool slightly.

4) Beat cheese till smooth, gradually add whipping cream until smooth. Add melted chocolate and 
     orange zest and mix well.

5) Pour over base, tap the ton to get rid of any bubbles. Set in fridge for at least 4 hours. Preferably
     overnight.

6) If using gelatine, reduce chocolate to 400g. Heat some of the cream and sprinkle 1 tbs gelatine
    over. Stir to dissolve. Add to filling, then pour into tin.