Description
Rich layers of no bake chocolate orange cheesecake showcase perfect harmony between tangy citrus and smooth chocolate. Chilled dessert offers creamy indulgence that satisfies sweet cravings while delighting palates with elegant flavor combinations you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups oreo cookie crumbs
- 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 10 oz (284 g) bittersweet chocolate
- 6 oz (170 g) bittersweet chocolate
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 zest of orange
- 0.5 tsp orange extract
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- Chocolate sprinkles (optional)
- Orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize Oreo cookies in a food processor and blend with melted butter until uniformly moist. Press the crumb mixture firmly into a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan, creating an even base layer. Chill in the freezer during filling preparation.
- Chocolate and Cream Cheese Mixture: Melt bittersweet chocolate and allow to cool to room temperature. Cream together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Flavor Layering: Divide the mixture into two bowls. Infuse one portion with orange zest, orange extract, and food coloring to create a vibrant orange-hued filling. Blend melted chocolate into the second portion until uniformly integrated.
- Assembly and Chilling: Spread the orange-infused layer evenly across the chilled crust, then carefully cascade the chocolate layer on top to create a marbled effect. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours until completely set and firm.
- Ganache Topping: Heat heavy cream until gently simmering. Pour over finely chopped chocolate, stirring until a glossy ganache forms. Once the cheesecake has set, pour the ganache over the top, ensuring even coverage.
- Serving Preparation: Return the cheesecake to the refrigerator to set the chocolate topping. Release from the springform pan and transfer to a serving plate. Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh orange zest. Slice and serve chilled for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Crust Compression Technique: Press the Oreo cookie crumb mixture firmly and evenly to create a solid, stable base that prevents crumbling when serving.
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Cool melted chocolate to room temperature before incorporating to prevent seizing and maintain a smooth texture in the cheesecake layers.
- Whipping Cream Precision: Achieve soft peaks carefully to ensure light, airy texture without overbeating, which can cause grainy or butter-like consistency.
- Ganache Pouring Pro Tip: Allow ganache to cool slightly before pouring to prevent melting the top layer and to create a smooth, glossy chocolate finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 466
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg