Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Add flour, heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
5. In another bowl, combine pecan halves, corn syrup, melted butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until mixed.
6. Carefully spoon the pecan mixture over the cheesecake layer.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until the center is set.
8. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.