Priceless Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium mixing bowl, blend together cream cheese, the 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Spread into bottom of pastry shell. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
3. In another medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, the 1/4 cup sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until mixture is smooth. Pour mixture over pecan layer.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center.