Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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18        squares       graham crackers, finely crushed
1/4       cup           granulated sugar
1/3       cup           margarine, melted
1         cup           pecan halves
2 (8 ounces each) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2       cup           packed light brown sugar
2         teaspoons     vanilla extract
2                       eggs
1/4       cup           prepared caramel topping

Preparation:

1. Mix graham crumbs, granulated sugar and margarine; press on bottom and side of 9-inch pie plate. 2. Finely chop and toast 1/2 cup pecans; sprinkle evenly on the bottom of pie crust and set aside. 3. Blend cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla with mixer until creamy. Blend in eggs until smooth; pour into prepared crust. Place remaining pecan halves in circle aroung edge. 4. Bake at 325 F for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Chill at least four hours. Carefully drizzle caramel topping over cheesecake before serving.