Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Orange Delight, a no-bake dessert that marries the rich decadence of chocolate with the refreshing zest of orange. This layered treat features a crispy chocolate cookie base, an airy chocolate mousse, and a glossy orange glaze, creating a stunning presentation that’s perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep time and no baking required, you can impress your guests or savor it as a special treat just for yourself. Each bite brings a harmonious blend of flavors that’s sure to satisfy your sweet cravings while being easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup sugar or natural sweetener
- 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed cookies with melted butter. Press into a springform pan and chill.
- For the mousse, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Blend cream cheese (or yogurt), sugar, and melted chocolate until smooth, then fold in whipped cream. Spread over the chilled crust and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Make the orange glaze by whisking fresh orange juice, honey (or maple syrup), and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Allow to cool before pouring over the mousse layer.
- Garnish with fresh orange slices or zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg