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Chocolate-Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake

A home-style Chocolate-Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake made with Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Butter Or Margarine Melted, Evaporated Milk, and Cream Cheese. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1/4 cup
• 5 oz
• 16 oz
• 3/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, stirring well.

2. 2

   Press mixture evenly onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

3. 3

   Unwrap caramels; combine with milk and heat over low heat until caramels are melted, stirring often.

4. 4

   Pour over graham cracker crust; sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over caramel layer and set aside.

5. 5

   Beat cream cheese at high speed until light and fluffy; gradually add sugar, mixing well.

6. 6

   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each one.

7. 7

   Stir in vanilla and chocolate; beat until blended.

8. 8

   Spoon over pecan layer.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove from oven, and run knife around edge of pan to release sides.

11. 11

    Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack; cover and chill at least 8 hours before serving.

12. 12

    Top with pecan halves and serve.

13. 13

    From “Southern Living - 1991 Annual Recipes”