New Orleans Praline Cheesecake

 

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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine 24 ounces cream cheese 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Whipping cream Pecan halves

The Directions

Combine first 3 ingredients, mixing well. Press mixture into a 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add brown sugar and flour, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and pecans. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight.

Remove sides of springform pan; top cheesecake with whipping cream and garnish with pecan halves.

Source: E-Cookbooks.net

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