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Pecan Caramel Cheesecake

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dessert
Pecan Caramel Cheesecake
Ingredients
  • 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 14 ounces individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, the ideal temperature for baking. Next, take a stick of butter and grease a 9-inch round springform pan thoroughly.
2
Now, place the pecans in the oven and let them toast for 6 minutes. Remove the toasted pecans from the oven and set them aside, leaving the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
3
While the oven remains preheated, melt a small amount of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Combine the crushed vanilla wafers with the melted butter, then press this mixture into the bottom of your prepared springform pan.
4
Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until it's lightly golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely.
5
In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, or a double boiler, melt the caramels in evaporated milk. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
6
Pour this caramel layer over the cooled crust, followed by a sprinkle of toasted pecans on top.
7
In a separate bowl, combine the cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat these ingredients together until they're smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
8
Add eggs one at a time, beating until each egg is fully incorporated. Melt the chocolate chips in the double boiler and mix them into the cheese mixture.
9
Pour this batter over the caramel layer, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.