Fudge-Glazed Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Submitted by Mimi in Maine

"Do you like chocolate and cheesecake? These are really good. I love the chocolate wafers for the crust. They taste so good. This recipe makes a pretty presentation on assorted plate of cookies and bars."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 24-30

ingredients

• CRUST

• 2 cups crushed chocolate wafer crumbs
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter (melted)

• FILLING

• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares (melted and cooled slightly)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 eggs (beaten)

• TOPPING

• 2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 3⁄4 cups confectioners' sugar

directions

1. CRUST:.
2. Mix the three ingredients together and mix well; press firmly into a 9x13 inch pan.
3. FILLING:.
4. Put the softened cream cheese in a large bowl and beat till fluffy.
5. Add the condensed milk, melted chocolate, vanilla, and eggs.
6. Pour over the crust and bake at 300 degrees for 40-50 minutes or till set; cool 30 minutes.
7. TOPPING:.
8. In a saucepan place the unsweetened chocolate and butter; mix till smooth.
9. Remove from heat and add the water and confectioners sugar.
10. Frost and refrigerate.
11. Cut into squares.