No Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

No Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

Rub together the zest of one orange into the sugar until very fragrant and orange.

Combine the Oreo crust ingredients until fully moistened.

Press the crumbs into the bottom and at least halfway up the sides of the springform pan.

Break down the cream cheese, then add the orange zest and orange juice and mix to combine.

Sift in the cocoa powder and powdered sugar.

Mix on the very lowest speed (so the powders don't mix out) until combined. Also add the orange and vanilla extracts.

Add the whipped cream in two batches.

Carefully fold in the whipped cream by hand with a rubber spatula. Don't deflate the batter!

Spread the finished batter into the springform pan and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Mix together hot cream and chocolate chips until smooth, then spread onto the top of the chilled cheesecake.

Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until light and fluffy, then pipe or spread onto the cheesecake.

Top with segments of a Terry's chocolate orange, or try your hand at candied orange slices!