- Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE

2 c vanilla wafer crumbs
1/3 c butter, melted
14 oz pkg Kraft caramels
6 oz can evaporated milk
1 c chopped pecans, toasted
2 - 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened
½ c white sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
½ c semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Preheat oven to 350°.

Combine crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of a 9” springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. In a heavy saucepan, melt caramels with milk over low heat, stirring often until smooth. Pour over crust and top with chopped pecans. Combine cheese, sugar and vanilla and beat on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate and pour over pecans. Bake for 40 minutes. Cool and loosen cake from time of pan. Chill.