Double Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Bars
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Recipe Summary Double Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Bars
A dreamy cheesecake with caramel on a pecan crust is topped with more chopped pecans and drizzled with caramel.Ingredients | Dove Double Chocolate Ice Cream Bars1 ½ cups NABISCO Graham Cracker Crumbs1 cup coarsely chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided2 tablespoons granulated sugar¼ cup butter, melted4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened1 cup firmly packed brown sugar2 tablespoons flour½ cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream1 tablespoon vanilla3 eggs1 (14 ounce) bag KRAFT Caramels, divided2 tablespoons water, dividedDirectionsPreheat 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.Size-Wise: Make a celebration extra special with these indulgent cheesecake bars!Jazz It Up: Melt 3 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over top of prepared cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.Info | Dove Double Chocolate Ice Cream Barsprep: 15 mins additional: 5 hrs 10 mins total: 5 hrs 25 mins Servings: 32 Yield: 32 servings
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