Aunt Peggy’s Cheesecake with Parline Topping (ingredients, cake, brown sugar)

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Ingredients Crust:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 tablespoon sugar



Filling:

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Praline Topping:

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup dark corn syrup

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon vanilla extract




Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.



Crust:

In a medium bowl combine butter, crumbs, and sugar until well blended. Press into bottom and 1-inch up the sides of a 9-inch spring form pan



Filling:

In a large bowl, using a mixer beat together cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.

Pour into prepared crust and bake for 35 to 45 minutes.

Be sure center is firm before removing cheesecake from oven.

Remove pan from oven to a rack and allow to cool completely.

Release the spring form and transfer cake to a plate to serve.



Praline Topping:

In a small heavy saucepan,

Stir together brown sugar and cornstarch.

Stir in corn syrup and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in nuts and vanilla.

Cool slightly.

Spread praline topping over cooled cheesecake

Let sit 10 to 15 minutes to set

Serve.

Store leftovers in refrigerator