Chocolate-Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake

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Chocolate-Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake

Recipe By : <arlenes@holly.ColoState.EDU>
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 c Graham cracker crumbs
14 oz Package caramels
1 c Chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
Pecan halves
1/4 c Butter or margarine, melted
5 oz Can evaporated milk
16 oz cream cheese,
2 Eggs
3/4 c Semisweet chocolate morsels,

Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, stirring well. Press mixture
evenly onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Unwrap
caramels; combine with milk and heat over low heat until caramels are
melted, stirring often. Pour over graham cracker crust; sprinkle chopped
pecans evenly over caramel layer and set aside. Beat cream cheese at high
speed until light and fluffy; gradually add sugar, mixing well. Add eggs,
one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in vanilla and chocolate;
beat until blended. Spoon over pecan layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 30
minutes. Remove from oven, and run knife around edge of pan to release
sides. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack; cover and chill at
least 8 hours before serving. Top with pecan halves and serve. From
"Southern Living - 1991 Annual Recipes"



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