Caramel Praline Cheesecake

This is a very smooth, light cheesecake.

----------crust----------.

In food processor / blender , combine graham crackers& pecans , cover& process until fine& crumbly.

Stir in butter.

Press in bottom of ungreased 10 in.

Springform pan.

Chill 30 minutes.

-------filling-------------.

In a bixing bowl , beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

Beat in flour.

Add eggs , on low just till combined.

Stir in sour cream , milk& vanilla.

Pour into crust.

Bake 325 degrees for 75-80 min til center is almost set.

Cool 10 min.

Carefully run knife around edge to loosen.

Cool 1 1 / 2 hours.

Chill.

----------topping----------.

Heat 1 / 2 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium low heat , without stirring until melted and golden brown.

Reduce heat to low.

Gradually add cream and remaining sugar.

Cook and stir until sugar is completely melted.

Continue cooking , without stirring , over medium heat until a candy thermometer reaches 225 degrees.

Remove from the heat.

Stir in butter and vanilla , add nuts.

Cool to roo.

graham crackers, pecans, butter, cream cheese, sugar, flour, eggs, sour cream, milk, vanilla extract, whipping cream