Brownie Caramel Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 , 9 ounce
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1 , 14 ounce
• 1 , 5 ounce
• 2 , 8 ounce
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup chocolate fudge topping

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together brownie mix, 1 egg and water. Spread into the greased pan. Bake for 25 minutes.

3. 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. 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. 5

   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.