SOUTHERN PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE

Southern Pecan Pie Cheesecake image

Provided by Claire312

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.