Brownie Caramel Cheesecake

I love finding a dessert recipe that is easy to make but looks like a million bucks.  This Brownie Caramel Cheesecake is just that!  I don't think I even need to tell you how good it tastes.  It's a killer combination that is sure to wow all of your friends!

Ingredients
1 cup brownie mix
1 egg
1 tablespoon cold water
1 14-oz package individually wrapped caramels
1 5-oz can evaporated milk
3 8-oz packages of cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup chocolate fudge topping

Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and grease the bottom of a 9” springform pan.  In a small bowl, mix together brownie mix, egg, and cold water.  Spread in the bottom of the greased pan and bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove from the oven.  Melt the caramels with the evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently, until it has reached a smooth consistency.  Pour ⅔ of the caramel mixture over the baked brownies, reserving ⅓ to pour over the top of the cheesecake at the end.  In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well between each one. Pour cream cheese over caramel mixture.  Bake the cheesecake for 50 minutes, still at 350 degrees.  Remove from oven and let it chill in the pan. Heat the reserved caramel and fudge topping, and drizzle over cheesecake before serving.

Source:  Six Sister's Stuff