Pecan Cheesecake

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(2 votes) 5 2

This is such a great-tasting cheesecake, no one can resist it!

Shared by susie,
Florida

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Ingredients

18 squares graham crackers, finely crushed
1/4 C. granulated sugar
1/3 C. margarine melted
1 C. pecan halves
2 (8 oz. pkgs) cream cheese softened
1/2 C. light brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs

Directions

Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar and margarine and press onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Finely chop and toast 1/2 C. pecans, and sprinkle evenly on the bottom of pie crust and set aside. Blend cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla with mixer until creamy. Blend in eggs until smooth; pour into prepared crust. Put remaining pecan halves on top. Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Chill at least 4 hours.