Praline Cheesecake

1 c Graham Cracker Crumbs

3 T Sugar

3 T Margarine, Melted

24 oz Cream Cheese, Softened

3/4 c Dark Brown Sugar, Packed

2 T Unbleached All-purpose Flour

3 Large Eggs

2 t Vanilla

1/2 c Pecans, Finely Chopped

Granishes * * Garnish include Maple Syrup and Pecan halves. ~

-- Combine crumbs, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F., 10 minutes. Combine cream cheese, brown sugar and flour, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla; stir in chopped pecans. Pour over crust. Bake at 450 degrees F., 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F., and continute baking an additional 30 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Brush with maple syrup; top with pecan halves.