Chocolate Layered No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

By smclane

No baking is needed for these decadent chocolate layered cheesecake bars. The perfect summertime treat everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 packages (4-ounces each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
• 4 packages (8-ounces each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tub (8-ounce) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping Regular

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 195mins
Adapted from kraftrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix graham crumbs, butter and 2 tablespoons sugar; press onto bottom of pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.

Melt 6-ounces chocolate as directed on package; cool slightly.

Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP. Pour half the batter into medium bowl; stir in melted chocolate. Pour over crust; cover with remaining plain batter. Melt remaining chocolate; drizzle over batter.

Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Use foil handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve.