Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Chocolate Orange Delight, a no-bake dessert that effortlessly combines rich chocolate with the bright zest of orange. This sophisticated yet simple treat features a crunchy chocolate cookie base layered with a creamy dark chocolate mousse and topped with a glossy orange glaze.
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 Base: Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into a springform pan. Chill.
- Make the Mousse: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Blend cream cheese (or yogurt), sugar, and melted chocolate until smooth, then fold in whipped cream. Spread over the crust and chill again.
- Cook the Glaze: Whisk orange juice, honey (or maple syrup), and cornstarch in a pan over medium heat until thickened. Cool slightly and pour over mousse.
- Garnish: Add fresh orange slices or zest on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg