3 Step Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

By Stephanie Boyle

Ingredients:

20 caramels
3 tbsp milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 ready to use graham cracker crumb crust (6oz or 9 inch)
2 pkgs (8oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs

Directions:

1. Microwave caramels and milk in small bowl on High for 2 minutes or until smooth, stirring every minute. Stir in pecans, pour into crust. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.

2. Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, mix until blended. Pour over caramel mixture.

3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate for 3 hours or cool overnight. Garnish with pecans and caramel sauce.

Makes 8 servings.