Turtle Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Turtle Cheesecake

Recipe By : Taste of Home Magazine, April '95/Bob b1744
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes Chocolate
Desserts Nuts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup butter or margarine -- melted
1 14 ounce pkg caramels
1 5 ounce can evaorated milk
2 cups chopped pecans -- toasted, divided
32 ounces cream cheese -- softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
6 ounces chocolate chips -- meltd/slightly coold
whipped cream -- optional

Combine crumbs and butter. Blend well. Press into the bottom and 2 inches up
the sides of a 10" springform pan. Bake at 350 F. for 8-10 minutes or until
set. Cool. In a saucepan over Low heat, melt caramels in milk, stirring until
smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Pour into crust. Top with 1 1/2 cups of pecans.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix
well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add
chocolate. Mix just until blended. Carefully spread over pecans. Bake at 350
F. for 55-65 minutes or until filling is almost set. Cool to room
temperature. Chill overnight. Garnish with remaining pecans and whipped
cream, if desired.








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