Brownie Caramel Cheesecake

It is very rich, and worth the time and calories

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

Grease the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.

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

Spread into the greased pan.

Bake for 25 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

brownie mix, egg, water, caramels, evaporated milk, cream cheese, white sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, chocolate fudge topping