Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Cover bottom of 9-inch springform pan with parchment.
3. 3
   Combine chopped nuts, butter and 2 Tbsp.
4. 4
   sugar; press onto bottom of prepared pan.
5. 5
   Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM (50%) 4 to 5 min.
6. 6
   or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 2 min.
7. 7
   Spread onto crust to within 1 inch of edge; cool.
8. 8
   Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar with mixer until blended.
9. 9
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended.
10. 10
    Stir in chocolate; pour over caramel layer.
11. 11
    Bake 45 to 50 min.
12. 12
    or until center is almost set.
13. 13
    Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim.
14. 14
    Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
15. 15
    Top with pecan halves just before serving.