Apple Turtle Cheesecake Tart

Directions

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 375°.

2. Step 2
   Open fruit filling and dice apples into smaller chunks. Set aside.

3. Step 3
   Prepare pie crust according to package directions. Place in 9 inch tart pan and crimp edges.

4. Step 4
   Beat cream cheese until creamy. Add caramel topping and beat again. Add egg and beat until creamy. Spread mixture into bottom of pie crust.

5. Step 5
   Spoon fruit filling gently over the cheesecake batter.

6. Step 6
   Cover the edges of the crust with foil. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes.

7. Step 7
   Cool on wire rack for an hour, then place in refrigerator until completely cooled.

8. Step 8
   Place unwrapped caramels and whipping cream in a small sauce pan. Stir over medium heat until melted and creamy. Let cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle over top of cooled tart.

9. Step 9
   Place chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat 30 seconds at a time stirring and continuing to heat until melted and creamy. Drizzle over the tart.

10. Step 10
    Sprinkle pecan chips on top. Let set. Refrigerate until ready to serve.