Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

These are a wonderful treat for those Chocolate lovers.

Additional Ingredients: 5 tbsp. butter, melted, 12oz cream cheese, softened, 1 1/2 C. whipped topping, 1 3/4 c. whole milk, (Optional as a topping: Whipped topping and chocolate sauce)

Directions: Line an 8"-x-8" pan with parchment paper.

Make crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed crust packet with butter. Press in an even layer into the prepared pan. Place in freezer while making filling.

Make cheesecake filling: In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in a stand mixer), beat cream cheese until fluffy and no clumps remain. Add packet, milk and blend well. Fold in whipped topping and set aside.

Pour filling into prepared crust and smooth into an even layer. Freeze until bars are firm, at least 6 hours and up to overnight. When firm, remove from freezer and slice into 9 bars. Top each bar with a dollop of whipped topping and/or chocolate sauce.