Caramel Pecan Chocolate Cheesecake

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Canned Goods

  • 1/4 cup Evaporated milk

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 oz Ghirardelli 100% cacao unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 oz Ghirardelli semisweet chocolate
  • 1 package Ghirardelli triple fudge brownie mix
  • 1 Ghirardelli white chocolate curls
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 package Kraft caramel

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 1/4 cup Pecans
  • 1 Pecans

• Dairy

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each cream cheese

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Ingredients

• 1 package (19 ounce) Ghirardelli Triple Fudge Brownie Mix (*GF version: use a gluten free brownie mix)
• 1 package (11 ounce) Kraft Caramel Bits (*GF version: use gluten free caramels)
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 ounces Ghirardelli Semisweet Chocolate, melted
• 2 ounces Ghirardelli 100% Cacao Unsweetened Chocolate, melted
• (*GF version: gluten free Hershey’s semisweet and unsweetened chocolate baking bars)
• Drizzle with caramel sauce (*gluten free version: Smucker’s Simple Delight Caramel Topping is gluten free or try Coop’s Salted Caramel Sauce (No GMO’s, No Gluten, No Corn Syrup).
• Chopped pecans
• Ghirardelli White Chocolate curls

Directions

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