Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Recipe
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Caramel Fudge Cheesecake

By: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
"It's hard to resist this chocolaty cheesecake with its fudgy crust, crunchy pecans and gooey layer of caramel, which always satisfies both chocolate lovers and cheesecake lovers."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (10.25 ounce) package fudge brownie mix
  • 1 (14 ounce) package caramels
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted

Directions

  1. Prepare brownie batter according to the package directions. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
  2. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with milk. Pour over brownie crust; sprinkle with pecans.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar; mix well. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate. Pour over pecans.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool completely. Chill overnight.
  5. Remove sides of pan before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Footnotes

  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by Ron   view full review
Made the cake twice so far and the family just loved it. I used a standard 21 ounce fudge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by bizzymomma   view full review
WOW!!!!!! Decadent! This is ohhh so chocolately and RICH...a small piece goes a LONG way....so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by Brandon   view full review
I loved this recipe i made it for my friends( I am only in 8th grade). and familly for easter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by amyd78   view full review
I've made this several times and although I don't normally add the nuts, otherwise it comes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2011 by BONASPROF   view full review
This is a great cheesecake recipe - it tastes wonderful and I LOVE the cheesecake part. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by ohatty1213   view full review
I was very disappointed in this recipe. I have had wonderful success with Taste of Home...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by MOTH3R   view full review
For my first cheesecake this turned out wonderful! The carmel is a little hard to cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by azbodes   view full review
Delicious! I've made this treat for numerous gatherings and have shared the recipe after each...

 

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