BROWNIE CHEESECAKE

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup baking cocoa
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups crumbled brownies
Whipped topping and pecan halves, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar and cocoa; stir in the butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in cocoa. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Gradually stir in milk and vanilla just until combined. Fold in brownies. Spoon filling onto crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , Garnish with whipped topping and pecans if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

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