Praline Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine crumbs, sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan.
2. 2
   Bake at 350° for 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 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250°.
8. 8
   Continue baking 30 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.
9. 9
   Brush with syrup; top with pecan halves.