Brownie Caramel Cheesecake
Posted by: Elaine  Thu, 20 May 2004, at 7:45 a.m.


1 (10.25 ounce) package brownie mix
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons 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 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/3 cup chocolate fudge topping

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease the bottom and sides of a 9 inch spring form pan.

2. In a small bowl, mix together brownie mix, 1 egg, oil, and water. Spread into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

3. 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.

4. 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. Pour cream cheese mixture over caramel mixture.

5. Bake cheesecake for 40 minutes. Chill in pan. When cake is thoroughly chilled, loosen by running a knife around the edge and remove the rim of the pan. Heat reserved caramel mixture and drizzle over cheesecake. Drizzle with the chocolate topping. Yield: 12 servings.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes