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No-Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This no-bake chocolate orange cheesecake features a rich and creamy filling with zesty orange flavor and smooth chocolate, set atop a crunchy chocolate cookie crust. It’s an easy, decadent dessert that requires no oven and is perfect for holidays or any special occasion.

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, crushed with filling)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)

For the filling:

  • 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream (cold)
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted and slightly cooled)

For the topping (optional):

  • Whipped cream
  • Orange zest
  • Chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. 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 to form an even crust. Place it in the refrigerator to chill while you make the filling.
  2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and fresh orange juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks using a hand mixer or stand mixer. This provides the light texture for the filling.
  4. Combine filling ingredients: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream. Then fold in the melted and slightly cooled semi-sweet chocolate until the filling is evenly combined and smooth.
  5. Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the prepared filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap or a lid.
  6. Chill to set: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to ensure it fully sets and firm up for slicing.
  7. Serve: When ready to serve, garnish the cheesecake with optional whipped cream, additional orange zest, and chocolate shavings for a decorative and flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Ensure the melted chocolate is fully cooled but still pourable before folding it into the filling to prevent seizing.
  • For an extra burst of orange flavor, add ½ teaspoon of orange extract to the filling.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/no-bake-chocolate-orange-cheesecake-recipe/