Description
This No-Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake combines rich chocolate and bright citrus flavors for a luscious dessert that requires no oven time. With a crunchy chocolate cookie crust and a creamy, fluffy chocolate-orange filling, it’s perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, finely crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Orange zest
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture is fully combined. Press this crumb mixture evenly and firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Place the pan in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Make the filling base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and fresh orange juice, mixing well after each addition until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Combine chocolate: Slowly add the melted and slightly cooled semi-sweet chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, stirring gently until fully combined and smooth.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and fluffy texture.
- Fold whipped cream in: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-orange cream cheese mixture to maintain the airy texture, stirring gently until the filling is smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the prepared filling over the chilled crust, spreading evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula. Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow it to fully set.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, optionally decorate the cheesecake with additional whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and orange zest for an appealing presentation and extra flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality orange zest for the best citrus flavor.
- Make sure the melted chocolate is cooled before mixing to prevent melting the filling.
- This cheesecake can be made 1–2 days in advance for convenience.
- For a stronger orange flavor, add a few drops of orange extract to the filling mixture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
