Butter Pecan Cheesecake

Another outstanding cheesecake recipe to add to your repertoire.

• 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup (5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon) butter, melted
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans



• 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted (see Note, below)