Brownie Swirl Cheesecake

 I stumbled across this wonderful recipe and cant wait to get started.  It looks really easy and I'm pretty sure I wont even have to shop.  The ingredients are pretty commn.  In face, I think I have everything in the pantry already! Loving anything "Caramel", I thought I might drizzle some caramel ice cream topping over the top of each slice at serving time. 

 

BROWNIE SWIRL CHEESECAKE

 

TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min. + chilling

Ingredients:

• 1 package (8 ounces) brownie mix
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
• Whipped cream and miniature chocolate kisses, optional

Directions:

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for chewy fudge brownies. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes (brownies will not test done). Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
    Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
    Pour over the brownie crust. Top with melted chocolate; cut through batter with a knife to swirl the chocolate.
    Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool completely. Remove sides of pan; refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate kisses if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.