"Birthdays and holidays are great times for cheesecake, and Christmas is ideal for this particular one. In our annual church bake-off, it won first place! —Tish Frish, Hampden, Maine..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup crushed vanilla wafers(about 30)
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1/4 cup ground pecans
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2 tbsp sugar
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5 tbsp butter,melted
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FILLING:
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3 (8oz) pkg of cream cheese,softened
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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3 lg eggs,lightly beaten
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2 tbsp AP-flour
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1 tbsp maple flavoring
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1 tsp vanilla
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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TOPPING:
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1/4 cup of honey
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1 tbsp water
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1tbsp butter
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1/2 cup pecans,chopped