9-inch pie crust (deep-dish)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 1/4 c. Southern pecans

Topping:

3 eggs
1/4 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 375°F. In bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 egg. Beat at medium speed until well blended. Spread in bottom of pie crust. Sprinkle with pecans.

In a bowl, mix all topping ingredients. Beat on medium speed. Gently pour over sprinkled pecans.

Bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes. Center should be firm to touch.