Shelly's Recipe

BROWNIE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE

Category: Cheesecake

1 pkg brownie mix
1 egg
1 tbsp cold water
1 (14 oz) pkg individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk
2 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup chocolate fudge topping

Preheat oven to 350. Grease the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.

In a small bowl, mix together brownie mix, 1 egg and water. Spread into the greased pan. Bake for 25 minutes. Melt the caramels with the evaporated milk over low heat in a heavy saucepan. Stir often, and heat until mixture has a smooth consistency. Reserve 1/3 cup of this caramel mixture, and pour the remainder over the warm, baked brownie crust.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour cream cheese mixture over caramel mixture.

Bake cheesecake for 40 minutes. Chill in pan. When cake is thoroughly chilled, loosen by running a knife around the edge, and then remove the rim of the pan. Heat reserved caramel mixture, and spoon over cheesecake. Drizzle with the chocolate topping.