Recipes for the Soul---Brownie Caramel Cheesecake

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Brownie Caramel Cheesecake

Servings: 12Ingredients:1 (9 ounce) package brownie mix1 egg1 tablespoon cold water1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs1 cup chocolate fudge toppingDirections:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.

2. In a small bowl, mix together brownie mix, 1 egg and water.

Spread into the greased pan.

Bake for 25 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 then remove the rim of the pan.

Heat reserved caramel mixture, and spoon over cheesecake.

Drizzle with the chocolate topping.

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