Cherry Pecan Cheesecake

Photo: flickr user Cameron Nordholm

Ingredients

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 stick butter

3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3 eggs

1 pt. sour cream

3 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Mix together and pat on bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan or use a springform pan.

Mix softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar. Mix. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Add vanilla. Pour over crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-23 minutes. Remove from oven. Turn oven to 500 degrees.

Mix together and spread over cheesecake. Return to oven for 5-8 minutes. Cool and top with 1 can cherry pie filling. Let set at least 8 hours before serving.