INGREDIENTS
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for the crust:
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1 2/3 cup almond flour (or 1 2/3 cup raw almonds finely ground in a food processor)
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2/3 cup brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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6 tablespoons butter, melted
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for the filling:
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3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons molasses
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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3 eggs
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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2 tablespoons flour
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1 cup chopped pecans, finely chopped
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for the topping:
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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pinch of kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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16 pecan halves (about 1/3 cup)