GranGran’s Pecan Pie Cheesecake

GranGran’s Pecan Pie Cheesecake

1 – 8oz Cream Cheese (softened)

4 – Large Eggs

¾ Cup Sugar

2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

¼ Teaspoon Salt

1 Cup Light Corn Syrup

1 ¼ Cups Chopped Pecans (Large Pieces or Halves)

1 – 9 inch Deep Dish Pie Crust

1. Mix cream cheese, 1 egg, ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and salt at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture into piecrust
2. Sprinkle pecans evenly over cream cheese mixture.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together corn syrup, remaining 3 eggs, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour mixture over pecans.
4. Bake at 350 degrees on lowest oven rack for 50-55 minutes or until pie is set.
5. Allow pie to cool before serving.