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Southern Pecan Cheesecake
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 80 Minutes
Servings: 14
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups quick oats
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
40 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 2/3 cups light brown sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped pecans, divided
whipped cream (optional)
Directions:
1. Place oats in food processor or blender; process to consistency of flour.
2. Combine oats with remaining crust ingredients; press into bottom of 10-inch springform pan. Chill.
3. Beat cream cheese with mixer until fluffy; slowly add brown sugar and mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and half of nuts. Mix and pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
4. Turn the oven off but leave the cake in the oven for 30 minutes more. To reduce the chance of cracks on the top surface, run a knife alongt he edge of the cheesecake as soon as you remove it from the oven. Let cool to room temperature; chill for 8 hours.
5. Remove sides of pan. Press additional chopped pecans around sides and pipe top with whipped cream.
By RecipeOfHealth.com