Cheesecake ( praline )

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupGraham Cracker Crumbs
3tablespoonsMargarine, Melted
¾cupDark Brown Sugar, Packed
3Large Eggs
½cupPecans, Finely Chopped
3tablespoonsSugar
24ouncesCream Cheese, Softened
2tablespoonsUnbleached All-purpose Flour
2teaspoonsVanilla
Garnishes *

Directions

* Garnish include Maple Syrup and Pecan halves. Combine crumbs, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F., 10 minutes.

Combine cream cheese, brown sugar and flour, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla; stir in chopped pecans.

Pour over crust. Bake at 450 degrees F., 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F., and continue baking an additional 30 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Brush with maple syrup; top with pecan halves.

From: Jim Weller Date: 15 Feb 96