Description

Chocolate Orange Delight is a layered dessert with a chocolate cookie base, creamy mousse, and glossy orange glaze. Easy to make, refreshing, and perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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For the chocolate base:

1 cup crushed chocolate cookies or brownie crumbs

2 tbsp melted butter

For the mousse layer:

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

For the orange glaze:

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

1 tbsp cornstarch

Garnish:

Fresh orange slices or zest

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Instructions

1. Prepare the base: Combine cookie crumbs with melted butter, press into bottom of a springform pan, and chill.

2. Make the mousse: Whip cream to soft peaks. Blend cream cheese (or yogurt), sugar, and melted chocolate until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over base and refrigerate.

3. Cook the orange glaze: In a small saucepan, whisk orange juice, honey, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Cool slightly, then pour over mousse.

4. Assemble and garnish: Once the glaze sets, top with fresh orange slices or zest.

Notes

For a healthier version, swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt and use dark chocolate (70% cocoa).
Make it no-bake with an oats + dates base.
Add a pinch of chili powder to the chocolate for a bold twist.
Chill the dessert at least 2 hours before serving for best texture.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Chilled
Cuisine: Modern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg