Microwave Chocolate Turtle Cheese Cake Recipe

Yield: 12 Servings

4 tb Margarine
1 c Pecan pieces
1 ts 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


Put margarine in a 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%(Medium) for 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 350F pre-heated
conventional oven for 40 minutes.