BROWNIE CARMEL CHEESECAKE

Brownie Carmel Cheesecake image

Provided by Sheila M

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 ounce) package brownie mix
1 egg
1 Tbsp cold water
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 c white sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 c chocolate fudge topping

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Grease the bottom of a 9 inch pan.
3. In a small bowl, mix together brownie mix, 1 egg and water. Spread into the greased pan.
4. Bake for 25 minutes.
5. Melt the caramels with the evaporated milk over low heat in a heavy saucepan. Stir often, and heat until mixture has a smooth consistency.
6. Reserve 1/3 cup of this caramel mixture, and pour the remainder over the warm, baked brownie crust.
7. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
8. Pour cream cheese mixture over caramel mixture.
9. Bake cheesecake for 40 minutes. Chill in pan.
10. When cake is thoroughly chilled, loosen by running a knife around the edge, and then remove the rim of the pan.
11. Heat reserved caramel mixture, and spoon over cheesecake. Drizzle with the chocolate topping.