Post-Turkey Day Recipes, Part 2

Brownie Cheesecake

3 packages (24 oz) cream cheese
3 Tbsp sour cream
3 Tbsp half-and-half
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
Hershey's chocolate syrup

1 package of brownie mix (plus 1 egg, water and oil)

Mix up a box of brownie mix per package instructions. Pour just less than half of it into a 9 or 10 inch springform pan. It should cover the bottom of the pan and be 1/2 inch deep. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes.

With a hand-mixer, blend the cream cheese, sour cream and half-and-half, and sugar till very smooth. Add the vanilla, then the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour over the brownie crust and drizzle Hershey's chocolate sauce over the top. Use a knife to marble or drag through for a decorative pattern.

Bake at 350F for 45 minutes, turn off the oven and let it sit inside for at least another 45. Let sit on the counter till completely cool before chilling in the fridge.