Description
A no-bake cheesecake that combines the richness of dark chocolate with the brightness of orange, layered over a chocolate cookie crust. Creamy, zesty, and indulgent — perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 200 g (about 2 cups) crushed chocolate cookies
- 100 g (½ cup) melted butter
- 150 g (5 oz) dark chocolate, melted
- 100 ml (½ cup) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 300 g (10 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
- 100 ml (½ cup) cream
- 100 g (½ cup) sugar
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons gelatin + 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon orange extract or orange liqueur (optional)
- Chocolate curls or shavings (optional)
- Grated orange zest or slices for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 20 cm (8-inch) springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine melted dark chocolate, heavy cream, and butter. Stir until smooth. Spread over the chilled base and refrigerate.
- Soak gelatin in water for 5 minutes. Beat cream cheese, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and orange extract or liqueur (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Gently heat the cream, add soaked gelatin, and stir until dissolved. Mix the gelatin cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the orange cheesecake filling over the chocolate layer. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, decorate with chocolate curls, orange zest, or orange slices as desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra crunch, bake the crust at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes and cool before adding layers.
- Use fresh orange juice for best flavor; bottled works in a pinch.
- Let gelatin fully dissolve to avoid a runny texture.
- Chill overnight for best texture and sliceability.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
