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No-Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

A stunning, no-bake dessert featuring a creamy chocolate orange filling on a zesty biscuit base, topped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Base
  • 200 g digestive biscuits or graham crackers
  • 75 g unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp orange zest finely grated
Chocolate Orange Filling
  • 500 g full-fat cream cheese at room temperature
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange zest finely grated
  • 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 200 g dark chocolate melted and slightly cooled
  • 300 ml heavy cream cold
Chocolate Ganache Topping
  • 150 g dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 150 ml heavy cream

Equipment

  • 8-inch Springform Pan
  • Food Processor or Zip-Top Bag
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Grease an 8-inch springform pan. Crush biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with orange zest and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan base and chill.
  2. Beat room-temperature cream cheese until smooth. Add both sugars, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined and smooth.
  3. Beat in the slightly cooled, melted dark chocolate until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until it holds stiff peaks.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-cheese mixture in two additions until no white streaks remain.
  6. Pour the filling over the chilled base, spread evenly, and tap to remove air bubbles. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. For the ganache, pour hot (simmering) cream over finely chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2-3 mins, then whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly until pourable.
  8. Release the cheesecake from the pan. Pour the ganache over the top, spreading to the edges. Garnish and return to fridge for 30 mins to set. Use a hot knife to slice.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Do not skip the long chilling time, as it is essential for the cheesecake to set properly.