Cheesecake Pecan Pie

1 9-inch pie shell; unbaked
8 ounces cream cheese; softened
1 egg
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1½ cups Pecan Valley Pecan Halves
2 eggs; slightly beaten
¼ cup granulated sugar
⅔ cups light corn syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine cream cheese, egg, ⅓ cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. Spread over bottom of pie shell.
3. Arrange pecans on the cream cheese mixture. Mix remaining eggs, sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla, stirring well. Carefully pour over the pecans.
4. Bake in a preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until done.