Praline Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. 2
   Combine crust ingredients in a small bowl.
3. 3
   Press mixture into a 9- or 10- inch springform pan.
4. 4
   Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven.
5. 5
   When crust is done, remove from oven and set aside.
6. 6
   Increase oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
7. 7
   Combine cream cheese, brown sugar, evaporated milk, flour, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl; beat well.
8. 8
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
9. 9
   Pour filling mixture into baked crust.
10. 10
    Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 minutes (center of cheesecake should still be slightly wobbly).
11. 11
    Cool cheesecake completely (using whatever preferred method; everyone has their own).
12. 12
    Before serving, paint the top with maple syrup and arrange whole pecans in a decorative pattern on top (I usually do it in such a way as to have one pecan per slice).
13. 13
    Cover and refrigerate leftovers.