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Honey Pecan Cheesecake
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 150 Minutes
Servings: 12
Allow to chill overnight before serving.
Ingredients:
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup ground pecans
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon maple flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Combine the first foour ingredients; press onto the bottom only of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Refrigerate.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs; beat until smooth.
3. Add flour, maple flavoring and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans.
4. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes or until center is nearly set. Turn off the oven; open door and leave cheesecake in oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven; cool completely. Refrigerate overnight.
5. For topping, combine the honey, butter and water in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
6. Add nuts; cook 2 minutes longer (mixture will be thin). Spoon over cheesecake. Carefully remove sides of pan before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
By RecipeOfHealth.com