Chocolate Turtle

1 c Pecan pieces

1 t Vanilla

1 1/4 c Graham cracker crumbs

16 oz Cream cheese

2 x Eggs

14 oz Caramel candies (36 Brachs)

1 c Chocolate chips, divided

2 tb Milk

1/2 c Evaporated milk

1/2 c Sugar

12 x Pecan halves

9 inch round glass or plastic layer cake pan. Microwave on HIGH

40 seconds, until melted. Stir in crumbs and pat on bottom of pan Put caramels in a

1 quart casserole with evaporated milk. Microwave on HIGH

2-3 minutes, until melted. Pour on crust and press pecan pieces into it. Refrigerate. Put cream cheese in a large glass mixing bowl with

1/2 cup chocolate chips. Microwave on 50% (MDM)

3-3 1/2 minutes, until cheese is softened and chips are melted. Add sugar and vanilla; blend with an electric mixer. Add egg and blend. Pour on top of caramel layer in cake pan. Rotating twice during baking, microwave on 70% (MDM-HIGH)

10-11 minutes, until center still juggles slightly. Cool and refrigerate. Combine remaining chips and 2 tablespoons milk in a

2 cup glass measure. Microwave on HIGH

1-2 minutes, until chips are melted. Stir until smooth and spread on top of cheesecake. Top with pecan halves. NOTE: Assembled cheesecake can be baked in a

350 degree pre-heated conventional oven for 40 minutes.