Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.