No Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Here’s a recipe for a delicious No-Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake:

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)
• 1/4 cup melted butter

For the filling:

• 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping

For garnish:

• Chocolate shavings or curls
• Orange slices
• Whipped cream

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
4. Stir in the melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
5. Fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping until smooth and well combined.
6. Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
7. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
8. Once set, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and transfer it to a serving plate.
9. Garnish the cheesecake with chocolate shavings or curls, orange slices, and whipped cream before serving.
10. Slice and serve the delicious No-Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake chilled.

Enjoy this creamy and decadent dessert with the perfect combination of chocolate and orange flavors!