Bars of delicious cheesecake filling on a chocolate wafer crust.

Mocha Cheesecake Bars

1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/3 cup light butter, melted
12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2/3 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 1/4 teaspoons instant espresso granules
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup white chocolate chunks

1. Crust Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8- x 8-inch square baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.
   Combine chocolate wafer crumbs, SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener and butter in a mixing bowl, stirring until blended. Press mixture into prepared pan. Bake 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. Filling Directions: Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Combine SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, espresso granules, and cocoa powder; add to cream cheese, beating until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and vanilla, beating, just until blended. Stir in chocolate chunks. Pour filling over prepared crust.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until firm; cool. Chill until firm. Cut into bars.

Makes 20 bars.
Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 50 Minutes

Nutrition Info Per Serving (1 bar): Calories 120 | Calories from Fat 70 | Fat 8g (sat 4.5g) | Cholesterol 40mg | Sodium 120mg | Carbohydrates 9g | Fiber 0g | Sugars 4g | Protein 4g

Recipe courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.