"This cheesecake is a showstopper with its pretty wafer crust, creamy center and the ooey-gooey carmel-pecan topping cascading down the sides. —Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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16 whole vanilla wafers
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FILLING:
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3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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TOPPING:
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25 caramels
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted