"I created this creamy cheesecake using two favorites—caramel and pecans. It's a stunning cake that rivals any I've tasted. —Deidre Sizer, Cedarville, Ohio..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups crushed shortbread cookies
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
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1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
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1 cup chopped pecans, divided
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5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1-3/4 cups sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 large eggs, lightly beaten
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2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
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1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
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SOUR CREAM TOPPING:
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2 cups sour cream
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1/3 cup sugar