Bit-Of-Irish Cheesecake

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   PREHEAT oven to 325F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan).

2. 2

   Mix pecans, 2 tablespoons sugar and the butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan.

3. 3

   Bake 10 minute

4. 4

   BEAT cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and the flour in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

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   Add sour cream and liqueur; mix well.

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   Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.

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   Pour over crust.

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   BAKE 1 hour 5 minute or until center is almost set.

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   Run small knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.

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    Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

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    Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

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    Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by garnishing chilled cheesecake with green colored sugar just before serving.

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    Or, sprinkle the green colored sugar over a clover-shaped template placed on top of chilled cheesecake to resemble a shamrock.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.