ORANGE MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE

INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE HAZELNUT CRUST:

• 1/2 Cup (57g) Hazelnuts
• 2 Cups (171g) Graham Cracker Crumbs
• 1/3 Cup (67g) Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Cup (113g) Unsalted Butter Melted

FOR THE ORANGE MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE:

• (4) 8 Ounce Blocks (906g) Full-Fat Cream Cheese Room Temperature
• 8 Ounces (226g) Mascarpone Cheese Room Temperature
• 1 And 1/4 Cups (249g) Granulated Sugar
• 2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 And 1/2 Tablespoons (18g) Orange Zest Finely Grated
• 5 Large Eggs Room Temperature
• 3 Large Egg Yolks Room Temperature
• 1/2 Cup (113 Ml) Orange Juice Freshly Squeezed
• 1/4 Cup (57 Ml) Heavy Cream Room Temperature
• 2 Teaspoons All-Purpose Flour

FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE:

• 7 Ounces (226 G) 70% Dark Chocolate Finely Chopped
• 1 Cup (227 Ml) Heavy Cream
• 1 And 1/2 Tablespoons Grand Marnier Liqueur
• Candied Orange Slices For Garnish (Optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE HAZELNUT CRUST:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F). Wrap the bottom and sides of a 9" springform pan with ex