Classic Turtle Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
6 Tbsp. melted margarine
1 (14 oz.) bag caramels
1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 c. chopped pecans
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Preparation

Combine first 2 ingredients and press into 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Melt candy in milk over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Pour over crust. Top with pecans. In mixer, blend cream cheese, sugar and vanilla.
Add eggs and blend in chocolate. Pour over pecans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 55 minutes. Cool and chill.
Garnish with Cool Whip and cherries.