Fudge Brownie No-Bake Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1 box brownie mix, or enough premade brownie to fit an 8-inch springform pan

→ No-Bake Cheesecake Layer

02 - 1 1/2 cups 60% cocoa chocolate chips
03 - 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup butter, softened
06 - 2 cups frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
07 - 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Hot Fudge Sauce

08 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
09 - 1/4 cup cocoa powder
10 - 1/4 cup butter
11 - 1/4 cup milk
12 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Lightly grease an 8-inch springform pan with cooking oil. Prepare brownies according to package directions or fit a premade brownie base. Bake as directed and allow to cool completely in the pan.
02 - Place 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stir, then continue in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup softened butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
04 - Gradually add cooled melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture, blending well until fully incorporated.
05 - Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the chocolate-cream cheese mixture until evenly combined.
06 - Stir in mini semi-sweet chocolate chips until distributed throughout the mixture.
07 - Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled brownie base in the springform pan. Refrigerate for 60 to 120 minutes until firm and set.
08 - In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, cocoa powder, 1/4 cup butter, and milk. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool.
09 - Drizzle prepared hot fudge sauce over the set cheesecake, slice, and serve chilled.

# Notes:

01 - For clean slices, chill the cheesecake thoroughly and use a hot knife for cutting.