DOUBLE CARAMEL-PECAN CHEESECAKE BARS

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A dreamy cheesecake with caramel on a pecan crust is topped with more chopped pecans and drizzled with caramel.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 5h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups NABISCO Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 cup coarsely chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
½ cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 (14 ounce) bag KRAFT Caramels, divided
2 tablespoons water, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Mix graham crumbs, 1/2 cup of the pecans, the granulated sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 min.
  • Beat cream cheese, brown sugar and flour in large bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Place 36 of the caramels in microwaveable bowl. Add 1 Tbsp. of the water. Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until caramels are completely melted when stirred. Add to cream cheese batter; stir until well blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Cool completely. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • Place remaining caramels in microwaveable bowl. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. water. Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until caramels are completely melted when stirred. Drizzle over cheesecake; let stand until firm. Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars to serve. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 197.3 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

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