Royal No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 (8-ounce) plus 1 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

½ cup sugar

¼ cup (½ stick) butter, softened

2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 (8-inch) chocolate cookie piecrust

In a microwave-safe bowl melt the chocolate chips on High in the microwave 1½ to 2 minutes, or until smooth. Cool.

In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese, sugar, and butter together on medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in the melted chocolate chips. Fold in the whipped topping. Spoon the mixture into the piecrust and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Sharon Brown, Queen Mum
The Saintly Red Germain-iums,
St. Germain, Wisconsin