Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies

            Just as a reminder, you all know how much I love cheesecake, and chocolate, right? Well when this recipe came to me, I was like ‘Whoa!!!” I can make this and be totally happy.

This dessert is actually Brownies, with cheesecake and caramel. These are the most awesome brownies on the planet right now! They are even easy to make and easier to eat.

There is nothing to NOT like with these brownies. Every part of it screams to be eaten.

Especially when you have a brownie that is thick and rich, ooey and gooey, tastes like cheesecake and has caramel?! Oh yeah, I am there.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Can I use a boxed brownie mix?

You definitely could, however, I am not sure any brand would taste quite as good as a homemade brownie batter.

            Could I use Snickers Bars instead?

I am sure that any type of candy bar that you choose to add to this recipe would be great. I personally had to do the Milkyway, as that is one of my favorites.

What do you need to make Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies

            2 sticks butter, melted

            1 tsp vanilla extract

            4 large eggs

            2 cups granulated sugar

            ¾ cup cocoa

            1 cup all purpose flour

            ½ tsp baking powder

            1.4 tsp salt

Cheesecake Layer

            16 ounces cream cheese, softened

            ⅔ cup sugar

            1 tsp vanilla

            2 eggs

            2 cups Milky Way, chopped

How to make Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies

FIRST STEP:

Preheat the oven to 350*

Using a hand mixer combine the melted butter with the sugar and vanilla.

SECOND STEP:

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one is added

Add the cocoa and mix well

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Add in the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until just combined, do not over mix

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THIRD STEP:

Put 1 cup of brownie batter in a bowl and set to the side.

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Line a 9×13 baking pan with aluminum foil and smooth the remaining batter in the pan

FOURTH STEP:

Using the cleaned hand mixer, beat the cream cheese in another bowl, add the sugar and beat until smooth

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Add in the vanilla and the eggs, one at a time beating after each egg

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FIFTH STEP:

Pour the cream cheese mixture on the top of the brownie mixture and using a spatula spread it evenly over the brownie batter

Sprinkle the chopped candy pieces on top of the cheesecake layer. There should be full coverage of the cheesecake layer with the candy pieces

SIXTH STEP:

Using a spoon, drop dollops of brownie batter over the top of the candy bar pieces.

Use a butter knife to swirl the layers together This will create a marble effect when it bakes.

Do not mix the entire top, just in a few areas to cover the candy bar pieces with some of the batter.

Bake at 350* for 30 to 35 minutes

Cool completely before cutting into squares.

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Enjoy!

YUM!