Description
This No-Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake is a luscious dessert combining rich chocolate, fresh orange flavors, and creamy cheesecake filling. With a chocolate cookie crust and a smooth, fluffy filling enhanced by orange zest and juice, it’s a perfect treat for holidays or anytime you crave an easy yet elegant cheesecake without baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, crushed)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Garnish (Optional)
- Chocolate shavings
- Orange slices
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even crust layer. Chill the crust in the refrigerator to set while preparing the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
- Add chocolate and cream: Fold the melted and slightly cooled semisweet chocolate into the cream cheese mixture. Then gently fold in the whipped heavy cream using a spatula, combining until the filling is smooth, fluffy, and homogenous.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the prepared filling over the chilled crust in the springform pan. Use a spatula to smooth out the top evenly.
- Chill and set: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until completely set and firm.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, optionally garnish the cheesecake with chocolate shavings and fresh orange slices to enhance its presentation and flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate chips or bars melted for the best chocolate flavor.
- For an intensified citrus flavor, add a few drops of orange extract to the filling.
- This cheesecake can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and kept refrigerated.
