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[luvmybichon]

These are so good. I have never cut them with a round cookie cutter as the recipe states. Maybe if I was doing something elegant I might. I just think to much would be wasted that way so I cut them in squares.

Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bites
1 ½ c. graham cracker crumbs
¼ c. sugar
¼ c. butter (melted)
3 pkgs. (8 oz.) cream cheese softened
2/3 c. sugar
1 t. vanilla
¼ c. whipping (heavy) cream
3 eggs
½ c. pecan halves coarsely chopped
1 T. butter, softened
½ c. caramel topping

Heat oven to 325°. Line 15x10 pan with aluminum foil. Mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ c. sugar and ¼ butter. Press in bottom of pan using fork or bottom of glass. Bake 8-10 minutes; cool. Beat cream cheese on medium until smooth. Gradually beat in 2/3 c. sugar and the vanilla until smooth. Beat in whipping cream. Beat in eggs one at a time. Pour over crust. Stir pecans, butter, brown sugar and caramel topping until mixed; drop evenly over cheesecake. Bake 30-35 minutes or until set and light golden brown edges. Let stand 30 minutes to cool. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but not longer than 48 hours. Cut cheesecake with 1 1/4 –inch round cookie cutter. Drizzle with additional caramel topping if desired.