Turtle Cheesecake

DIRECTIONS

• Combine crumbs and butter; blend well.
• Press into the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until set; cool.
• In a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels in milk, stirring until smooth.
• Cool 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 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until filling is almost set.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Chill overnight.
• Ganish with remaining pecans and whipped cream if desired.