Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Crust.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350°.
3. 3
   Combine wafer crumbs and brown sugar.
4. 4
   Stir in melted butter.
5. 5
   Press into bottom and up sides of a 9″ springform pan.
6. 6
   Bake for 6 minutes.
7. 7
   Set aside to cool.
8. 8
   Pecan Filling.
9. 9
   Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
10. 10
    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
11. 11
    Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly.
12. 12
    Pour into crust and set aside.
13. 13
    Cheesecake Filling.
14. 14
    Reduce oven to 325°.
15. 15
    With a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat cream cheese at medium speed until creamy.
16. 16
    Add brown sugar and flour and beat until fluffy.
17. 17
    Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one.
18. 18
    Stir in cream and vanilla.
19. 19
    Pour over pecan filling.
20. 20
    Bake for 1 hour.
21. 21
    Turn off oven and leave cheesecake in oven with the door closed for 1 hour. Remove from oven and run a knife along the outside edges to loosen cheesecake from sides of pan.
22. 22
    Let cool.
23. 23
    Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.