butter pecan cheesecake

How To Make butter pecan cheesecake

• 1

  Combine cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, butter and 1/2 cup pecans, mixing well.
• 2

  Reserve 1/3 cup mixture; firmly press remaining mixture on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• 3

  Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1 1/2 cup sugar, mixing well.
• 4

  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• 5

  Add sour cream and flavorings; mix well.
• 6

  Stir in 1 cup pecans.
• 7

  Spoon into prepared pan; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
• 8

  Bake at 475 degrees for 10 minutes; reduce temperature to 300 degrees, and bake an additional 50 minutes.
• 9

  Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack; chill.
• 10

  Yields one 9-inch cheesecake.
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