Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

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

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 Large eggs
6 tb Margarine -- melted
5 oz evaporated milk -- (1 cn)
16 oz Cream cheese -- softened
1 t Vanilla
1/2 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips -- melted

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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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