VANILLA-WALNUT PIE

1 unbaked refrigerated pie crust (from 15-ounce package)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 large eggs, divided use
3/4 cup sugar, divided use
4 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract, divided
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups walnut pieces, toasted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Prepare pie crust dough as directed on package for one-crust pie using 9-inch pie plate.

Beat cream cheese, 1 of the eggs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and smooth. Spread evenly on bottom of crust. Bake 15 minutes.

Beat remaining 2 eggs and 1/2 cup sugar with wire whisk in large bowl until very smooth. Add corn syrup, butter, remaining 3 teaspoons vanilla and salt; stir until well blended. Sprinkle nuts evenly over baked cream cheese layer. Slowly pour corn syrup mixture over nuts.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until just set in center. Cool completely on wire rack.

Makes 10 servings

Nutritional Information per One Serving: About 510 Calories, Fat 34g, Protein 8g, Carbohydrates 43g, Cholesterol 99mg, Sodium 285mg, Fiber 2g

Source: McCormick & Company, Inc.