Description
A rich and creamy No-Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake featuring a crunchy biscuit base, smooth cream cheese filling infused with fresh orange zest and juice, and velvety dark chocolate. Perfect for an easy yet impressive dessert, combining citrus and chocolate flavors for a delightful treat suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base
- 200g digestive biscuits, crushed
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 400g full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 250ml double cream
- 150g dark chocolate (70%), melted and slightly cooled
- 100g icing sugar
- Zest of 2 large oranges
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish (Optional)
- Extra orange zest
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line the base of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine crushed digestive biscuits with melted butter and mix thoroughly. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the base of the pan to create the crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and icing sugar together until you achieve a smooth and creamy texture. Stir in the orange zest, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the double cream until soft peaks form, ensuring it is light and airy.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture carefully to keep the mixture smooth and fluffy.
- Add Chocolate: Gradually fold in the melted dark chocolate to the mixture until no streaks remain and the filling is uniform in color.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the filling over the chilled biscuit base and smooth the surface with a spatula. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, optionally garnish with extra orange zest and chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For an intensified orange flavor, add a few drops of orange extract to the filling mixture.
- Digestive biscuits can be substituted with graham crackers or chocolate cookies for a richer and varied base texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
