Latte Cheesecake Bars

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   Crust: combine cookie crumbs and melted butter and mix well; press into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.

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   Filling: combine whipping cream and coffee granules and let stand for 5 minutes, or until coffee dissolves.

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   In a large bowl of an electric mixer, combine cream cheese and sugar; beat, scraping the bowl often, until creamy, about 1 minute; add reserved coffee mixture, eggs and vanilla; beat, scraping often, just until combined; pour over reserved crust and bake in a preheated 350 oven for 20-25 minutes, or until center is nearly set; remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for one hour.

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   Topping: Place whipping cream in a small saucepan and heat over medium just until it comes to a boil, about one minute; remove from heat and add chocolate chips, stirring until melted; spread over cheesecake and refrigerate until chocolate sets, about 1 hour.

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