Caramel Cheesecake

 

 

CRUST:

  • 46 crushed wafers
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 16-18 whole vanilla wafers for side of form

FILLING:

  • 3 8oz. packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, lightly whisked

TOPPING:

  • 26 caramels
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 325°.
  2. CRUST: Mix crushed wafers and sugar then stir in melted butter. Press wafer mix onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
  3. Arrange whole vanilla wafers around sides of pan.
  4. FILLING: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Next beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add lightly whisked eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake until center is nearly set, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
  6. TOPPING: In a microwave, melt caramels with milk; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake; sprinkle with pecans.

NOTE: To freeze cheesecake: Wrap individual portions of cheesecake in plastic wrap and place in a resealable plastic freezer bag. Seal bag and freeze. To use, thaw in the refrigerator.

 

 

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