The Ultimate Turtle Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Mix cookie crumbles & butter together & then press firmly into a 9 inch springform pan.
3. 3
   Put caramels and milk in a small microwavable bowl.
4. 4
   Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until caramels are melted completely.
5. 5
   Stir the pecans into the caramel sauce.
6. 6
   Pour 1/2 of the caramel mixture onto the crust & refrigerate for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Cover & refrigerate the other 1/2 of caramel mixture for later.
8. 8
   Beat the cream cheese, sugar, & vanilla with a mixture until well blended.
9. 9
   Add the egss, one at a time, mixing on low until well blended.
10. 10
    Pour over caramel layer in crust.
11. 11
    Bake 1 hour 5 minutes or until center is almost set over a pan of water.
12. 12
    When finished baking, refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
13. 13
    When ready to serve, microwave remaining caramel mixture for 1 minute.
14. 14
    Pour caramel sauce over cheesecake.
15. 15
    Melt chocolate as directed by package direction.
16. 16
    Drizzle chocolate over cheesecake.
17. 17
    Store in refrigerator!