RECIPE: Brownie Cheesecake

Brownie Cheesecake

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This recipe tastes so good I am almost tempted to start back on the good old Kiwi tradition of morning tea at 10am and afternoon tea at 3pm so I can have an extra two pieces per day.

BROWNIE CHEESESCAKE


1 pkg. German chocolate cake mix
½ cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup softened butter or margarine
1 egg
2 (8oz ) pkgs cream cheese
2eggs
¾ cup sugar
2 tsp. Vanilla
2 cups sour cream
¼ cup sugar
1 T. vanilla

Heat oven to 350F In large mixer bowl blend cake mix, coconut, butter and 1 egg until mixture is crumbly.

Press very lightly in ungreased baking pan 13 x 8 x 2 inches.

Beat cream cheese, 2 eggs, ¾ cup sugar and 2tsp. Vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

Spread over cake mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is firm in center.

Mix sour cream, ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla until smooth.

Spread over the cheesecake: cool.

Refrigerate at least 8 hours.

Makes 20 servings.