Praline Cheesecake

By Addie

Tasting this cheesecake will quickly bring the South to mind. For me, it always conjures up the image of a couple swinging on the front porch, taking in the beauty of the huge magnolia tree out in their yard. (Taste of Home)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• Whipped cream
• Whole pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Combine cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Set side.

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl. Gradually add brown sugar and flour. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour into crust; bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 20 minutes. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and pecans. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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REVIEWS:

I also made this for Thanksgiving,but I used crushed vanilla waffers for the crust, and melted caramel and chopped pecans for a topping; it was awesome !!!

Made it for Thanksgiving. Everyone enjoyed it and there was none left to bring home.