Butter Pecan Cheesecake

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This cheesecake will leave your mouth watering for more. It’s so delicious and is the perfect dessert after any type of dinner. It’s creamy, smooth and filled will the flavor you love. TIP: Use an electric mixer to make the mixing process easier.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup Pecans, finely chopped
  • 3 packages (8-oz size) Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 cartons (8-oz size) Sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Butter flavoring
  • 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped, toasted
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Preparation

Step 1




Combine cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, butter, and 1/2 cup pecans, mixing well. Reserve 1/3 cup mixture; firmly press remaining mixture on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1-1/2 cup sugar, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and flavorings; mix well. Stir in 1 cup pecans.

Spoon into prepared pan; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 475 degrees for 10 minutes; reduce temperature to 300 degrees, and bake an additional 50 minutes. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack; chill.