PECAN CHEESE CAKE 
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
8 oz. melted butter or I Can't Believe It's Not Butter

Mix together. Press into springform pan or sheet pan, 9 x 13 inch.

TOPPING:

1/2 pt. sour cream
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix well.

BATTER:

40 oz. cream cheese (lo cal can be used)
1 zested lemon rind
6 eggs or egg beaters
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cream or canned skim milk

Mix cheese, zested rinds and cream cheese for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour into crust. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees - 1 hour at 250 degrees. Level tops. Peel off to level top. Add topping, 1/4 cup pecans (chopped). Bake another 10 minutes in 400 degree oven. Add another 1/4 cup nuts.

 

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