Pecan Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
5 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 2/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
5 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped pecans
whipped cream (optional)
additional chopped pecans (optional)
pecan halves (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients, mixing well.
Press mixture into bottom of a 10-inch spring-form pan; chill.