Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and zesty orange with Chocolate Orange Delight, a no-bake layered dessert that captivates both the eye and palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies or brownie crumbs
- 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
- Fresh orange slices or zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the base by mixing crushed cookies with melted butter; press into a springform pan and chill for 15 minutes.
- Make the mousse by whipping heavy cream until soft peaks form. Blend cream cheese, sugar, and melted chocolate in another bowl, then fold in whipped cream. Spread over the chilled base and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Cook the orange glaze in a saucepan by whisking together orange juice, honey, and cornstarch until thickened; cool slightly before pouring over the mousse layer.
- Garnish with fresh orange slices or zest before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg