INGREDIENTS
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Pecan Shortbread Crust
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup packed light brown sugar
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1 cup roughly chopped pecans
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1 stick unsalted butter -melted
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Cheesecake Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese -softened
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8 ounces mascarpone cheese (or substitute cream cheese)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate cut in small pieces
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Chocolate Ganache
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6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate cut into small pieces
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4 ounces heavy cream
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Garnish
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2 ounces of chopped pecans (optional)