Chocolate Turtle Cheese Cake--Microwave

Directions

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 to 3 minutes, until melted.

Pour on crust and press pecan pieces into it.

Refrigerate.

Put cream cheese in a large glass mixing bowl with ½ cup chocolate chips.

Microwave on 50% (MDM) 3 to 3½ 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 to 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 to 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 350℉ (180℃) pre-heated conventional oven for 40 minutes.