Recipe: Cherry Fudge Brownie Cheesecake

CHERRY FUDGE BROWNIE CHEESECAKE

CRUST:
1 package Betty Crocker supreme fudge brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch or can), divided use
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
TOPPING:
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

CRUST:
Mix 1 1/2 cups of the dry brownie mix and the butter thoroughly. Press into an ungreased square pan (don't pack too firmly).

FILLING:
Beat cream cheese in large bowl on medium speed, scraping bowl often until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Stir in remaining dry brownie mix, heavy cream and chocolate syrup (included with brownie mix). Beat on medium speed about 5 minutes. Pour over crust in pan.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Cool.

TOPPING:
Spread pie filling over cheesecake. Refrigerate until chilled.

Source: General Mills, Inc.