Ultimate Turtle Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 325° if using a silver 9-inch spring-form pan (or to 300° if using a dark nonstick spring-form pan).

Mix crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom and 2-inches up side of pan. Place caramels and milk in small microwavable bowl.

Microwave on High 3 minutes or until caramels are completely melted, stirring after each minute.

Stir in pecans.

Pour half of the caramel mixture for later use.

Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.

Pour over caramel layer in crust.