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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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Finely grind nuts and sugar in processor.
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Add melted butter and blend until moist crumbs form.
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Press crumb mixture onto bottom only of springform pan.
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Cook caramels and milk until melted.
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Drizzle over crust.
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Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until well blended.
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Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just to combine after each addition.
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Mix in vanilla.
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Pour filling into crust.
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Bake until top appears dry and cheesecake no longer moves in center when pan is shaken, about 1 hour.
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Cool, cover and refrigerate over night.
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Release pan sides from cheesecake.
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Serve.
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Prep time does not include overnight chilling.