No bake chocolate orange cheesecake. Smooth and luxurious; delicious and indulgent but remarkably simple to make. Perfect for Christmas or dinner parties!
This no bake chocolate orange cheesecake is perfect topped with the fabulous chocolate orange segments that you only get from a Terry’s chocolate orange.
It's easy to make and has a deliciously smooth velvet texture. A crunchy chocolate base. And is just packed with orange taste.
In other words this chocolate orange cheesecake is just pure heaven!
This simple no bake cheesecake recipe is one you'll want to make again and again.
Not only is it perfect for Christmas but really any dinner party or holiday occassion is a good excuse to roll this cheesecake!
Folks I don't think it would be Christmas without a thoroughly good cheesecake recipe.
You do remember last years Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake don't you?
It's one of my most popular cheesecake recipes!
So this year I wanted to make another really easy no bake cheesecake for you.
And that's where this no bake chocolate orange cheesecake comes in.
So let's just get right on and get all the details of this amazing no bake chocolate orange cheesecake....
I've made this chocolate orange cheesecake recipe with lower fat double cream and lower fat cream cheese.
This is a personal preference. If you use these ingredients the calorie and fat content will be as per the nutritional label at the bottom of the recipe.
So this could be an ideal weight watchers or slimming world chocolate orange cheesecake version.
Of course you do not have to use these lower fat ingredients for this no-bake cheesecake. Just be aware the nutritional label will not be valid if you do.
I've listed all of the substitute ingredients you could use below.
Jump to:
- ๐ฅ Ingredients
- ๐ Substitutions
- ๐ญ Inspiration For This No Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
- ๐ช How To Make Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
- ๐ญ Tips For Making This Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
- ๐ฝย Equipment
- ๐ฐ Other Popular Cheesecake Recipes You Might Also Like
- ๐ No Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Recipe
- ๐งพ Nutrition Label
- โญย Rate The Recipe
🥘 Ingredients
- Chocolate Bourbon Biscuits
- Unsalted Butter
- Light Double Cream
- Low Fat Cream Cheese
- Grated Orange Zest
- Orange Liqueur
- Chocolate Orange Segments
See recipe card for the actual quantites of the terrys chocolate orange cheesecake ingredients.
📖 Substitutions
- Chocolate Bourbon Biscuits - you can use plain digestive biscuits / graham crackers instead.
- Unsalted Butter
- Light Double Cream - you can use full fat double cream / heavy cream instead.
- Low Fat Cream Cheese - you can use full fat cream cheese instead.
- Grated Orange Zest
- Orange Liqueur - you could use a little orange extract instead.
- Chocolate Orange Segments
💭 Inspiration For This No Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
I'll admit this chocolate orange cheesecake has been one that's on the list for a while, but I felt Christmas was the right time to bring it it you.
When I think of Christmas it always has to involve a Terry's Chocolate Orange somewhere.
In fact I remember when I was just a mere lad that I got a Terry's Chocolate Orange in my Christmas stocking every year and I'm not sure what Christmas would have been like if I hadn't received one!
There's just something unique about that combined taste of chocolate and orange together don't you think?
And here in this recipe I've added a little more "spice" by way of the orange liquer complimenting and coaxing out those amazing flavours even more.
Of course I'm not neccessarily advocating that if this is your family Christmas day dessert that you feed your kids copious amounts of orange liquer.
So, you could in fact remove that element and to add more orange flavour just add some more orange zest.
But, if you're not feeding this to any kids, feel free to indulge in a little more liquer if you so fancy folks. After all it's Christmas and you've got to indulge a little sometimes don't you? 😉
🔪 How To Make Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
- First make the simple biscuit base with crushed chocolate bourbon biscuits (or chocolate Oreos) and melted butter.
- Whilst allowing time for the base to set in the fridge make the delicious creamy filling.
- Whisk the double cream then fold in the cream cheese, orange zest and orange liquer.
- When the base has set spoon the creamy cream cheese filling over the base and smooth it down with the back of a spoon. Then place the cheesecake back in the fridge.
- Take the cheesecake out of the fridge when set, and 20 minutes prior to serving. Then decorate with the terry's chocolate orange slices.
💭 Tips For Making This Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
- What is the best kind of tin to make this cheesecake in? This is the deep round cake tin with loose base (affiliate link) that I use in the making of this cheesecake and many of my other cheesecakes too. I recommend this.
- When whisking the double cream you want it to be just becoming stiff, forming soft peaks. Don't make it too stiff and don't let it be too runny either.
- How long do you need to chill this no bake chocolate orange cheesecake for? Ideally it needs to be chilled in the fridge for at least 4 - 6 hours, or better still, overnight.
- What if the cheesecake hasn't set? No problems, just put it in the freezer for a couple of hours (not too long keep checking it) until it has set and you are ready to decorate it with the orange segments and serve.
🍽 Equipment
For this Easy Chocolate Orange Cheesecake You May Need…
The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.
This means that if you click on it and then buy that product, I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).
If you do click through, then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!
This is the deep round cake tin with loose base that I use in the making of this coffee cheesecake and many of my other cheesecakes too.
Subscribe to Neil's Healthy Meals
Don't miss future updates and new recipes. Make sure you’re subscribed to Neil’s Healthy Meals.
Subscribe here to add your email to the subscription list.
And you can follow me too via your favourite social channels :-
Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Bloglovin & YouTube.
*I do not use your email for anything else other than adding you to my blog subscription list which you can opt out of at any time.
🍰 Other Popular Cheesecake Recipes You Might Also Like
📋 No Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Recipe
The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.
This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).
If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!
Equipment
Ingredients
Cheesecake Base :-
- 200 g Chocolate Bourbon biscuits
- 100 g unsalted butter
Cheesecake Filling :-
- 300 ml light double cream
- 250 g low fat cream cheese
- Finely grated zest of one large orange
- 50 ml orange liqueur e.g. Cointreau
Cheesecake Topping :-
- Chocolate orange segments
Instructions
Cheesecake Base :-
- Grease a round loose bottom 20cm and place a piece of greaseproof paper around the bottom.
- Crush the biscuits by placing them all in a bag and bashing them up to a breadcrumb consistency using a rolling pin, or use a food processor
- Gently melt the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat and stir in the crushed biscuits, ensuring they absorb all of the melted butter.
- Spoon the biscuit crumbs into the cake tin. Use a metal spoon and your fingers to press the biscuit crumbs down firmly and evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour until set.
Cheesecake Filling :-
- Whisk the 300ml double cream in a bowl until it begins to stiffen and then fold in the cream cheese, orange zest and orange liqueur.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base. Make sure that there are no air bubbles by smoothing the top of the cheesecake with a palette knife or metal spoon.
- Place the cheesecake into the fridge to chill for 4 to 6 hours. If you can make this the day before and chill overnight, then even better.
Cheesecake Topping :-
- Before serving, remove from fridge for 20 minutes or so to allow the cheesecake to return to room temperature, remove from the tin and decorate with the chocolate orange segments.
Nutrition
🧾 Nutrition Label
Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.
⭐ Rate The Recipe
If you’ve made this chocolate orange cheesecake recipe, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.
I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
Agness of Run Agness Run
This is a truly delightful cheesecake which I can't wait to try. An awesome combination of ingredients, Neil! ๐
[email protected]
Just perfect as a treat at this time of year isn't it Agness? ๐
Ashika | Gardening Foodie
I love easy to make cheesecake recipes, and this is perfect. And what a heavenly combination...chocolate and orange, this I have got to try Neil, so definitely pinning to make for dessert this weekend ๐
[email protected]
I really hope this goes down well with your boys Ashika! Thanks so much for your kind comments. ๐
David @ Spiced
I love the flavor combination here, Neil! And I also love that it's no-bake. I often think about no-bake desserts during the summer, but it totally makes sense to include them in the holiday lineup, too. After all, it's the holidays! Baking is fun, but no-baking is even more fun! ๐ So I don't think I've heard of Terry's Chocolate Oranges before, but they look pretty cool. And I love how you used them to garnish the top of this cake. I could get behind a slice of this while sitting on the couch Christmas evening!!
[email protected]
You're absolutely right David with regards to getting behind a slice of this whilst sitting on the couch Christmas evening, as that most likely when we'll be delving into it!
I'll think of you. ๐
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
Oh, I've heard of your love for a good cheesecake, Neil. So I'm glad to finally see the evidence ๐ The combination of flavors is so lovely, and I certainly support the liquor here. Also, I've never had Terryโs Chocolate Orange segments, and I don't think you can get any in North America, so this will be your unique ingredient!
[email protected]
I'd be happy to send you a box of Terry's Chocolate Orange Ben, it's such a delicious delicately flavoured orange chocolate. Quite unique!
I wonder if it is available there in Canada, maybe on Amazon or under a different name though?
Diane
Gosh, that looks absolutely delicious. Nothing is better than Cheesecake according to my little one. Definitely gonna give this one a try soon, hope it will be tasty for the kids. Thanks!
[email protected]
Thanks Diane. ๐
I'm looking forward to serving this to my parents on Christmas Day. If my latest batch of it lasts until then, and Lynne and I don't eat it all!
Hope you (and your little one) enjoy it, and have a fabulous Christmas! ๐
Richard@Pool Sunday
thank you. it was great. With your share of hopes my kids will enjoy this Christmas dinner
[email protected]
Thanks Richard, I'm pretty sure this'll got down well with the kids. Merry Christmas!