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----------Crust----------.
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In food processor/blender, combine graham crackers& pecans, cover& process until fine& crumbly.
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Stir in butter.
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Press in bottom of ungreased 10 in.
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springform pan.
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Chill 30 minutes.
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-------Filling-------------.
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In a bixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
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Beat in flour.
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Add eggs, on low just till combined.
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Stir in sour cream, milk& vanilla.
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Pour into crust.
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Bake 325 degrees for 75-80 min til center is almost set.
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Cool 10 min.
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Carefully run knife around edge to loosen; cool 1 1/2 hours.
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Chill.
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----------Topping----------.
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Heat 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium low heat, without stirring until melted and golden brown.
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Reduce heat to low; gradually add cream and remaining sugar (melted sugar will harden).
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Cook and stir until sugar is completely melted.
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Continue cooking, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reaches 225 degrees.
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Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla, add nuts.
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Cool to room temperature.
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Spread topping evenly over cheesecake (do not scrape sides of pan).
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Chill overnight.
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Remove sides of pan before serving.
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Store in the refrigerator.
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NOTES: NOTE FOR CHEESECAKE& TOPPING, DO NOT USE FAT FREE OR LIGHT INGREDIENTS!
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Do not substitute.
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Use real butter.