Priceless Pecan Pie

1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

⅓ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup chopped pecans

3 eggs, beaten

¼ cup white sugar

1 cup light corn syrup

½ cup evaporated milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In a medium mixing bowl, blend together cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. When mixture is smooth, spread into bottom of pastry shell. Sprinkle cream cheese layer with chopped pecans.

In another medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until mixture is smooth. Pour mixture over pecan layer.

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center.