Honey Pecan Cheesecake with Pecan Shortbread Crust

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

finely crushed pecan sandie cookie crumbs

1/2 cup

finely ground pecans

2 tbsp

sugar

4 tbsp

butter (melted)

3 oz

packages reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)

1 cup

packed brown sugar

eggs (at room temperature)

2 tsp

vanilla

1 cup

coarsely chopped pecans

1/3 cup

honey

3 tbsp

butter (melted)

1 cup

coarsely chopped pecans (toasted)