Ultimate Turtle Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Mix crumbs and butter.
2. 2
   Press onto bottom and 2 inches upside of 9 inch springform pan.
3. 3
   Place caramels and milk in small microwable bowl.
4. 4
   Microwave on high 3 minutes or untill caramels are completly melted, stiring each minute.
5. 5
   1/2 Pour of the caramel mixture into crust.
6. 6
   Refrigerate 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Set other carmel mixture aside for later use.
8. 8
   Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
9. 9
   Add eggs 1 at a time mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
10. 10
    Bake at 325 degrees (175 C.) for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until center is almost set if using a silver springform pan.
11. 11
    Run knife or metal spatula around pan to loosen cake.
12. 12
    Cool before removing side of pan.
13. 13
    Refrigorate 4 hours or overnight.
14. 14
    Top with remaining caramel mixture and pecans just before serving.
15. 15
    Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over cheese cake.
16. 16
    Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.