CREAM CHEESE PASTRY:

1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter, softened
1/4 tsp. butter flavoring

Mix and press into 9 inch pie pan and up sides.

FILLING:

3 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
Pinch of salt
1 c. white Karo syrup
1/3 c. butter, melted
1 c. heaping pecan halves
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter flavoring

Beat eggs. Blend in sugar, salt, syrup and butter. Add flavoring. Arrange pecan halves on bottom of crust. Pour filling over them. Bake 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes until set but still soft. Do not overbake for filling will set as it cools. Cool about 1 hour before cutting.