PECAN-CARAMEL CHEESECAKE PIE

Pecan-Caramel Cheesecake Pie image

This cheesecake pie takes very little time to prepare, so I make it often. My husband tries to beat our son-in-law to the last piece! -Darlene Smith, Rockford, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
20 caramels
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
Pecan halves, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and eggs until smooth. Beat in vanilla; set aside. , In a small saucepan, heat caramels and milk over low heat until caramels are melted; stir until smooth. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Pour cream cheese mixture over the top. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is nearly set. Cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecan halves if desired. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.