Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake
["1 (7 oz.) pkg. caramels", "1/4 c. evaporated milk", "3/4 c. chopped pecans, divided", "1 (9-inch) chocolate crumb pie crust", "2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened", "1/2 c. sour cream", "1 1/4 c. milk", "1 (3.9 oz.) pkg. chocolate instant pudding mix", "1/2 c. fudge topping"]
["Make Ahead:", "This luscious cheesecake may be made 1 day ahead through step 3. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Add topping and decorate with pecans before serving."]
["caramels", "milk", "pecans", "chocolate", "cream cheese", "sour cream", "milk", "chocolate instant pudding", "topping"]