Chocolate-Layered No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

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.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 16

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

Directions

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