Butter Pecan Cheesecake

I just saw this on a cooking show on TV this morning. Butter pecan is one of my favorite flavors, and the minute this came on the TV I started scribbling.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1⁄3 cup margarine, melted
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 24  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3  eggs
• 16  ounces sour cream
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  butter flavoring
• 1  cup pecans, finely chopped and toasted

Directions

1. Combine cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, butter, and half cup pecans, mixing well.
2. Reserve 1/3 cup mixture.
3. Firmly press remaining mixture on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
5. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, mixing well.
6. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. Add sour cream and flavorings; mix well.
8. Stir in 1 cup pecans.
9. Spoon into prepared pan, sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
10. Bake at 475°F for 10 minutes.
11. Reduce temperature to 300°F ,and bake an additional 50 minutes.
12. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then chill.