Shelly's Recipe

BROWNIE SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Category: Cheesecake

Brownie Crust:
1 pkg double chocolate brownie mix
1 egg
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Cheesecake:
2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup water

Preheat oven to 325. For Brownie Crust: In medium bowl, stir together brownie mix, egg, water and oil until moistened (about 40 strokes). Reserve 3/4 cup brownie batter for cheesecake. Spoon remaining brownie batter into lightly greased, 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10-12 minutes.

For Cheesecake: Place cream cheese and sour cream in medium bowl and beat on low speed 2 minutes or until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add sugar and vanilla and continue to mix until smooth. Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly over brownie crust. Add 1/4 cup water to reserved brownie batter and mix well. Drop spoonfuls of brownie batter randomly over cream cheese mixture. Swirl with tip of knife to create marbled effect. Bake 55-60 minutes or until filling is set. Cool thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator.