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Ingredients
- FILLING:
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract
- CARAMEL SAUCE:
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
Step 1
In a bowl, combine crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 3/4 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add flour; beat well. beat in eggs on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. In a saucepan over low heat, stir milk and caramels until caramels are melted. Stir in nuts. Cool to room temperature. Drizzle over cheesecake slices. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12-16 servings.