Gerrell'S Sour Cream Cheesecake
["1 c. graham cracker crumbs", "1/4 c. finely chopped pecans", "1 Tbsp. brown sugar", "3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted", "3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened", "1 c. sugar", "4 eggs", "2 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 (16 oz.) carton sour cream"]
["Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add sugar, mixing well.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; stir in vanilla.", "Fold sour cream into cream cheese mixture and pour into prepared pan.", "Bake at 500\u00b0 for 8 minutes.", "Reduce heat to 225\u00b0 and bake 50 minutes.", "Turn off oven; open oven door slightly and let cheesecake stand in oven for 20 minutes.", "Remove from oven; let cool to room temperature on a wire rack.", "Chill 8 hours or overnight.", "Garnish as desired. Yield:", "10 to 12 servings."]
["graham cracker crumbs", "pecans", "brown sugar", "butter", "cream cheese", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla extract", "sour cream"]