Luscious TURTLES® Cheesecake

Ingredients:Crust

• 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 300 ml
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 125 ml
• 1/4 cup butter, melted 50 ml
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar 30 ml

Filling

• 2 pkgs (8 oz/250 g each) light cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar 125 ml
• 1 tbsp vanilla 15 ml
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 30 ml
• 3/4 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Regular Evaporated Milk 175 ml
• 1/2 cup sour cream 125 ml
• 14 NESTLÉ® TURTLES® candies, chopped

Crust

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Stir together graham cracker crumbs, pecans, butter and sugar in bowl until well combined. Press into bottom and up sides of 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan. Bake 12 minutes or until golden and firm; refrigerate until chilled.

Filling

1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Beat in eggs and flour. Gradually beat in evaporated milk and sour cream. Stir in chopped TURT LES®; pour over crust. Bake 25 minutes.
2. Cover loosely with foil. Bake an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until edge is set but centre still jiggles slightly. Let cool to room temperature on baking rack. Run a sharp knife around edge of pan; remove pan edges.