Caramel Fudge Cheesecake!!

Hoooooo boy - (Editor's note - plan ahead for this one - requires overnight refrigeration):
(yields 12 servings)

1 pkg. fudge brownin mix (8" square pan size)
1 pkg. (14 oz.) sea salted* caramels
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1&1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 pks. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, plus more for shavings*

Prepare brownie batter according to pkg directions. Spread into a greased 9" springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 20 mins. Place on a wire rack for 10 mins. (leave oven on). Meanwhile in a microwave safe bowl, melt caramels in milk. Pour over brownie crust; sprinkle with pecans. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate. Pour over pecans. Return pan to baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 mins. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hr. longer. Referigerate overnight. Remove sides from pan, and top with chocolate shavings.

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