Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, stirring well. Press mixture evenly onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

Unwrap caramels; combine with milk and heat over low heat until caramels are melted, stirring often. Pour over graham cracker crust; sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over caramel layer and set aside. Beat cream cheese at high speed until light and fluffy; gradually add sugar, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in vanilla and chocolate; beat until blended. Spoon over pecan layer. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and run knife around edge of pan to release sides. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack; cover and chill at least 8 hours before serving. Top with pecan halves and serve.