I got this wonderful recipe from a bed and breakfast my hubby and I stayed at. It is always a hit every time I make it! Garnish with caramel or chocolate sauce if desired.
Original recipe makes 1 – 9 inch springform
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
30 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
3 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
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PREP
45 mins
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COOK
40 mins
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READY IN
1 hr 30 mins
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Pour on melted caramel/pecan mixture and chill for 30 minutes.
- To make the Caramel Filling: In a small saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Fold 1/3 of the filling into the melted chocolate, then pour the chocolate mixture back into the filling and mix until no streaks remain. Pour into crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until center is almost set. Place a pan of water on rack underneath cheesecake as it bakes to help keep it from cracking. Cool in oven with door cracked open. Refrigerate at least 5 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 624 kcal
Carbohydrates: 59.8 g
Cholesterol: 137 mg
Fat: 41.1 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Protein: 9.3 g
Sodium: 387 mg