CHOCOLATE-LAYERED NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE BARS

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Chocolate-Layered No-Bake Cheesecake Bars image

Here's another recipe that came out of the Baker's Chocolate Famous Name Brand Recipes cookbook, 'Desserts for Chocolate Lovers.' Preparation time DOES NOT include the 3 hours needed in the refrigerator to set up.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, divided
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Line 13"x9" pan with foil, extending ends of foil over sides of pan to use later to lift out of pan.
  • Mix graham crumbs, butter & 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan, then refrigerate while preparing filling.
  • Microwave 6 of the chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 minute, then stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Set aside to cool slightly.
  • With electric mixer on medium, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar & vanilla in large bowl until well blended.
  • Gently stir in whipped topping.
  • Pour half of batter into medium bowl, & stir into it the melted chocolate.
  • Pour this mixture over crust, then cover that with the remaining plain batter.
  • Melt remaining 2 chocolate squares as directed on package, then drizzle over batter.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
  • Using foil handles, remove cheesecake from pan, then cut into bars.
  • Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 241.4, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 21.1, Protein 5

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