Praline Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

• • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 24 ounces cream cheese
  • 1-1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Crust:
   1. Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in crumbs and sugar.
   2. Pack into bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
   3. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes.
2. Filling:
   1. Beat cheese, sugar, and flour together at medium speed until blended.
   2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
   3. Mix in vanilla and nuts. Pour over crust. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until firm. Chill.
3. Topping: Spread syrup over the top of cooled cheesecake. Chill.