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Combine cookie crumbs with melted butter in a bowl. Mix until well coated. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a 7 to 8-inch springform pan or a parchment-lined cake pan. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, whip heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
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Place milk in a small saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand for 1 minute. Warm gently over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is completely dissolved and smooth. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately.
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Stir a few tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into the warm gelatin to temper. Gently fold the gelatin mixture into the remaining cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
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Fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream in batches until the mixture is uniform. Gently fold in the toffee bits.
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Retrieve the chilled cookie base from the refrigerator. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the base. Smooth the top with a spatula or knife. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours, preferably overnight, until set.
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Before serving, drizzle the surface generously with caramel sauce and sprinkle broken chocolate caramel bars over the top. Slice and serve chilled.