Mystery Pecan Pie
["1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened", "4 eggs", "1/2 c. plus 1/4 c. sugar", "2 tsp. vanilla, divided", "1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked", "1 1/4 c. pecans, coarsely chopped", "1 c. light corn syrup", "1/4 tsp. salt"]
["In a food processor, process until fluffy the cream cheese, 1 egg, 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread the mixture in the bottom of the shell.", "Sprinkle the pecans over the cheese mixture.", "Beat the remaining 3 eggs with an electric mixer until foamy. Do not overmix.", "Add the corn syrup, the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt.", "Mix well.", "Pour this over the pecans.", "Bake in a preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 40 minutes.", "Serve warm or cold."]
["cream cheese", "eggs", "sugar", "vanilla", "pie shell", "pecans", "light corn syrup", "salt"]