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Pecan Cheesecake
Author/Submitted by: Southern Living
Servings: 12
Categories:
Cheesecakes
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2
cups
graham cracker crumbs 3
tablespoons
sugar 1/4
cup
butter,
melted
2
tablespoons
butter,
melted
40
ounces
cream cheese,
softened
1 2/3
cups
light brown sugar,
firmly packed
5
eggs 1
teaspoon
vanilla extract 1
cup
pecans,
chopped
Whipped cream,
(optional)
Directions:
Additional chopped pecans (optional)
Pecan halves (optional)
Combine first 3 ingredients, mixing well. Press into bottom of 10-inch springform pan; chill. Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add brown sugar, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and 1 cup chopped pecans. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake at 325 for 1 hour. Turn oven off; allow cheesecake to cool in oven 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature; refrigerate 8 hours. Remove sides of springform pan. If desired, garnish with whipped cream, top with additional chopped pecans and pecan halves, and gently press additional chipped pecans onto sides of cake. Yield: 12 servings.
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