Recipe: Praline Cheesecake

Quiet 4th of July...this is what I did...

Praline Cheesecake

This recipe is very easy and makes for an awesome presentation!  Great for any special occasion.

66 vanilla wafers, divided
1 cup and 1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine of butter, melted
3 packages of cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 bag Kraft caramel bits
3 tbsp. milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 325.

Crush 50 wafers finely; mix with 1/4 cup sugar and margarine.  Press onto bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Stand remaining wafers around the edge, pressing gently into crust to secure.

Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended.  Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended.  Pour over crust.

Bake 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.  Run small knife around the rim of pan to loosed crust.  Cool before removing rim.  Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Microwave caramels and milk in microwavable bowl on high 1 min. or until caramels are completely melted, stirring every 30 seconds.  Cool slightly.  Pour over cheesecake; top with nuts.