Mystery Pecan Pie

1 9-inch pie shell; unbaked
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1¼ cups Pecan Valley Pecan Pieces
3 eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon sea salt

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. In a food processor, process until fluffy; the cream cheese, 1 egg, ⅓ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread the mixture in the bottom of the unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle the pecans over the cheese mixture.
3. In a large mixing bowl beat the 3 eggs with an electric mixer until foamy. Do not over mix. Add the corn syrup, ¼ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt. Mix well. Pour this over the pecans.
4. Bake in a preheated oven for 40 minutes. Serve warm or cold.