Swampland Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup honey
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is crumbly. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in the vanilla, honey, and pecans. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is just set. Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This cheesecake is a traditional Southern dessert, often served at family gatherings and celebrations.
• The combination of honey and pecans gives the cheesecake a unique and delicious flavor.
• The graham cracker crust is the perfect complement to the rich and creamy cheesecake filling.