Praline Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Reserve 16 wafers.
3. 3
   Finely crush remaining wafers; mix with 1/4 cup sugar and butter.
4. 4
   Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
5. 5
   Stand reserved wafers around edge, pressing gently into crust to secure.
6. 6
   Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended.
7. 7
   Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well.
8. 8
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended.
9. 9
   Pour over crust.
10. 10
    Bake 45 to 50 min.
11. 11
    or until center is almost set.
12. 12
    Run small knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim.
13. 13
    Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
14. 14
    Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.
15. 15
    or until caramels are completely melted, stirring every 30 sec.
16. 16
    Cool slightly.
17. 17
    Pour over cheesecake; top with nuts.