Praline Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine crumbs, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch Spring form pan.
2. 2
   Bake at 350F.10 minutes.
3. 3
   Combine cream cheese, brown sugar and flour, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. 5
   Blend in vanilla; stir in chopped pecans.
6. 6
   Pour over crust.
7. 7
   Bake at 450F., 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Reduce oven temperature to 250F., and continue baking an additional 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
10. 10
    Chill.
11. 11
    Brush with maple syrup; top with pecan halves.