Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
- 6 tablespoons confectioners? sugar
- 6 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- Filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled brownies
- Whipped topping and pecan halves, optional
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, confectioners? sugar and cocoa; stir in the butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla. Beat in cocoa until well blended. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Fold in brownies. Spoon into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with whipped topping and pecans if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
