SOUTHERN PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE

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This is the recipe that won $100,000 in Southern Living's Annual 2002 recipe contest. Do you think it's worth $100,000???? I changed it a bit by baking it in a water bath and it is VERY smooth and creamy.

Provided by Claire312

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 slices, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (36 ounce) package frozen mrs. smith's special recipe southern pecan pie
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup domino granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon mccormick gourmet collection saigon cinnamon
2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
2 large eggs
2/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
16 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Thaw pecan pie according to package directions.
  • Cut evenly into 20 thin slices, keeping wedges intact, and set aside.
  • Line the outside of a 10-inch springform pan tightly with foil.
  • Stir together cracker crumbs and next 3 ingredients; press mixture onto bottom and 1 1/2-inches up sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Arrange 10 pecan pie wedges in a spoke design in prepared pan, placing 1 cut side of each wedge on crust with narrow end towards center of pan.
  • Reserve remaining pecan pie wedges for another use.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  • Add sour cream, half-and-half, and vanilla; beat until blended.
  • Fold in powdered sugar and flour.
  • Carefully pour cream cheese mixture evenly over pecan pie wedges in pan, making sure wedges remain in place.
  • Arrange pecan halves evenly around edge.
  • Bake at 325° for 50 minutes in a water bath.
  • Turn off oven, and let cheesecake stand in oven 1 hour.
  • Remove to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
  • Chill at least 8 hours or overnight before serving.
  • Note: Baking in a water bath means that you set the cheesecake in a roasting pan filled with about an inch of water.
  • The foil should keep the water out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.6, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 133.1, Sodium 379.2, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 18.3, Protein 7.1

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