A recipe for Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecake. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecake shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
BASE: 2 c. Vanilla wafer crumbs6 Tbs. Margarine, melted
BODY: 1 14-ounce bag caramels
1 can 5-ounce evaporated milk
1 c. Chopped pecans, toasted
2 pkg. 8-ounce cream cheese, soften
1/2 c. Sugar
1 Tsp. Vanilla
2 Eggs
1/2 c. Semi-sweet chocolate pieces
Directions
BASE: Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan. Bake at 350, 10 minutes. BODY: 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, 40 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream and additional finely chopped pecans, if desired.
