CARAMEL FUDGE CHEESECAKE

Caramel Fudge Cheesecake image

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg (15 ounce) fudge brownie mix
1 egg
1/4 c water
1/4 c oil
1 pkg (14 ounce) caramels, unwrapped
1/4 c evaporated milk
1-1/4 c chopped pecans
FILLING
2 pkg (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 oz semisweet chocolate. melted
2 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted

Steps:

1. Combine brownie mix, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup oil and 1 egg. Stir with spoon about 50 strokes until well blended. Spread into a greased 9 inch spring form pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
2. In microwave, melt caramels with milk. Pour over brownie crust. Don't spread caramel mixture all the way to edge of cheesecake. Sprinkle with pecans.
3. Combine the cream cheese and sugar; mix well. Add eggs, beating on low speed just till combined. Stir in melted chocolate.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool one more hour. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.