FUDGE BROWNIE NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE by Meredith F FUDGE BROWNIE NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE 1 brownie recipe or 1 Double Chocolate Ghirardelli’s boxed brownie mix 1-1/2 cups Ghirardelli’s 60% Cocoa chocolate chips 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened 2 cups frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 recipe for 10-minute Hot Fudge Sauce ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup butter ¼ cup milk 2 teaspoons vanillaPrepare an 8-inch springform pan, otherwise known as a cheesecake pan by spraying with cooking oil. Make brownies according to package directions. If using my homemade brownie recipe, click here for recipe directions and bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove brownies from oven and let them completely cool. Once brownies are completely cool make the no-bake cheesecake. In a small bow add chocolate chips and heat in microwave for 1-minute. Stir, and then heat in 30 second intervals stirring in between until chocolate is completely smooth and melted. Set aside to cool.Beat together cream cheese, sugar and butter in large bowl on medium speed until smooth and creamy. I used my KitchenAid mixer for this. Slowly add in cooled melted chocolate chips, stirring until well blended. Then fold in whipped topping until blended, I get a little inpatient and usually start to beat it. Add in mini chocolate chips and stir until incorporated. Spread on top of cooled brownies. Place in the refrigerator until firm and set 30-60 minutes.