Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2     cups          finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies (38 cookies)
1/2       cup           chopped peanuts
1/3       cup           margarine or butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2       cup           granulated sugar
1/2       cup           packed brown sugar
1         teaspoon      vanilla
3                       eggs
3/4       cup           whipping (heavy) cream
3 bars (2.07 ounces each) chocolate-covered peanut, caramel and nougat candy, coarsely chopped
1/2       cup           whipping (heavy) cream

Preparation:

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix cookie crumbs, peanuts and margarine. Press evenly in bottom of springform pan, 9x3 inches. 2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sugars and vanilla until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in 3/4 cup whipping cream. Pour over crust. 3. Bake 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until center is set; cool 15 minutes. Run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. 4. Melt candy bars in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup whipping cream until smooth. Cool slightly. Remove side of pan. Serve sauce with cheesecake.