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Pecan Cheesecake

SUBMITTED BY: Eleanor Johnson

"A nice holiday cheesecake. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com."

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Original recipe yield 1 - 10 inch cheesecake

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Combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and melted butter or margarine. Press firmly into the bottom of a 10 inch springform pan.
In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese and 1 1/4 cup white sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add the eggs, one at a time, blending well. Add vanilla extract. Add 1/2 cup liqueur, and blend for 5 minutes. Pour the filling on top of the crust
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for approximately 1 hour. The cake should be golden brown, and will have risen to the top of the pan. Turn off the heat, and let cool in the oven for 2 1/2 hours. When cool, remove the rim of the springform pan.
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon liqueur together. Spoon onto the top of the cooled cheesecake.
In a small bowl, combine the finely ground pecans, finely ground graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the pecan topping on the cheesecake. Carefully press the pecan topping into the sides of the cheesecake. Garnish the top and sides with pecan halves.

Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by Sally

This is relatively easy to prepare and is delicious! Very rich and better 24 hours after... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2004 by YELLIE73

This was my first time making a cheesecake. I made this for Thanksgiving and was completely... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by SHANH24

Awesome recipe. I made this for Thanksgiving at my parent's house and it was literally gone... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by JbE

This cake is excellent and really makes a wonderful end to any special meal. I could not find... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2006 by Katherine

This was awesome!! I was looking for something a little different to make for a family get... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2008 by Jaime W

I made this for Father's day. I had a little bit of trouble with the crust, but my dad and... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by QUADCHICK

There was only a few of us for the holidays, silly to make lots of desserts. This totally... MORE