Honey Pecan Cheesecake

From Taste of Home. Allow to chill overnight before serving.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup  vanilla wafer crumbs
• 5  tablespoons butter, melted
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄4 cup ground pecans

• Filling

• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup  packed dark brown sugar
• 3  eggs
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon  maple flavoring
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans

• Topping

• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans

Directions

1. Combine the first foour ingredients; press onto the bottom only of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Refrigerate.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs; beat until smooth.
3. Add flour, maple flavoring and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans.
4. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes or until center is nearly set. Turn off the oven; open door and leave cheesecake in oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven; cool completely. Refrigerate overnight.
5. For topping, combine the honey, butter and water in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
6. Add nuts; cook 2 minutes longer (mixture will be thin). Spoon over cheesecake. Carefully remove sides of pan before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.