Description
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert combining luscious dark chocolate with bright, fresh orange zest and juice on a buttery graham cracker crust. This no-bake cheesecake is silky smooth and perfect for chocolate and citrus lovers looking for an elegant, refreshing treat.
Ingredients
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), melted and cooled
- Zest and juice of 2 large fresh oranges
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer. Gradually add sugar, mixing until combined.
- Stir in orange zest and juice.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold whipped cream and melted cooled chocolate into cream cheese mixture until fluffy and smooth.
- Pour filling over cooled crust, smooth the top. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, garnish with melted chocolate drizzle and fresh orange slices.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Ensure melted chocolate is cooled before folding in to avoid curdling.
- Refrigerate cheesecake overnight for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking (for crust), No-bake (for filling)
- Cuisine: American / Contemporary
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 360 kcal per serving
