Ultimate Turtle Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325° if using a silver 9-inch spring-form pan (or to 300° if using a dark nonstick spring-form pan).
2. 2
   Mix crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom and 2-inches up side of pan. Place caramels and milk in small microwavable bowl.
3. 3
   Microwave on High 3 minutes or until caramels are completely melted, stirring after each minute.
4. 4
   Stir in pecans.
5. 5
   Pour half of the caramel mixture for later use.
6. 6
   Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
7. 7
   Pour over caramel layer in crust.