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Caramel Praline Cheesecake

1 Vanilla Crust (unbaked)

1 cup sugar

24 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla

3 eggs

25 caramels

3 tbsp milk

1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Prepare Vanilla Crust in a 9" springform pan.

Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until well blended.

Add sour cream and vanilla and mix well.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Pour mixture into the crust.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until center is almost set.

Chill before serving.

Add topping just before serving: Microwave caramels and milk on HIGH 1 minute, or until caramels are completely melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Cool

slightly.

Pour caramel sauce over cheesecake and top with pecans.