Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

Recipe By : Robert Foster <robert.foster@nashville.com>
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Vanilla wafer crumbs
14 oz Caramels ( 1 bag)
1 c Chopped pecans -- toasted
1/2 c Sugar
2 ea Large eggs
6 tb Margarine -- melted
5 oz (1 cn) evaporated milk
16 oz Cream cheese -- softened
1 ts Vanilla
1/2 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips -- melted

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Combine crumbs and margarine, press onto bottom and sides of
9-inch spring- form pan. Bake at 350 degrees F., 10 minutes. In 1
1/2-quart heavy saucepan, melt caramels with milk over low heat,
stirring frequently, until smooth. Pour over crust. Top with
pecans. Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla, mixing at medium
speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time,
mixing well after each addition. Blend in chocolate, pour over
pecans. Bake at 350 degrees F., 40 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of
pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Garnish with whipped
cream, additional chopped nuts and maraschino cherries, if desired.




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