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Pecan Pie Ginger Cheesecake

Source of Recipe


Pillbury



List of Ingredients



• 1 pie crust, uncooked
  
• 1 - 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
  
• 6 T. sugar
  
• 1/2 t. vanilla
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1/4 c. finely chopped crystallized ginger
  
• 2 T. flour
  
• 1/4 c. butter, melted
  
• 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  
• 1 t. vanilla
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 2 c. pecan halves
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   
   
2. Prepare pie crust as directed on package for one-crust filled pie using 9-inch glass pie pan.
   
   
3. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1 egg. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Stir in ginger. Spoon and spread filling in crust-lined pan.
   
   
4. In large bowl, combine flour and butter; mix well. Add brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and 2 eggs; mix well and then stir in pecans. Carefully spoon mixture evenly over filling.
   
   
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set and crust is golden brown. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled. Store in refrigerator.
   
   






Final Comments


12 servings. 430 calories per serving.