Monday, September 7, 2009

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

1 prepared 9" chocolate pie crust (oreo cookie, chocolate graham cracker, etc.)
1 1/2 c. real chocolate chips
1/2 c. white sugar
11 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 c. whipped topping
extra whipped topping and shaved chocolate for garnish

Melt chocolate chips over low heat in saucepan, stirring frequently, until smooth. Set aside. In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and butter until smooth. (If you wish to do this by hand, you ought to start it sooner; because the chocolate will cool too fast, and you will have chocolate-chunk cheesecake! Trust me--I speak from experience.) On low speed, blend in melted chocolate. Fold in whipped topping until blended. Spoon filling into crust. Cover and chill until firm. Garnish with whipped topping and shaved chocolate.

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