Step 1: Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Step 2: In a 9" springform pan, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter.
Step 3: Press crust firmly to cover the bottom of pan.
Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
Step 5: Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth.
Step 6: Add remaining filling ingredients.
Step 7: Mix well and pour into pan.
Step 8: Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until edges spring back when lightly touched (center will be slightly soft).
Step 9: Cool on wire rack to room temperature and then refrigerate.
Step 10: To prepare glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine whipping cream and maple syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil rapidly, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pecans.
Step 11: NOTE: Sauce made be prepared ahead and refrigerated. Reheat in microwave before serving.
Step 12: Top with glaze just before serving and refrigerate leftovers.
Step 13: NOTE: The original recipe said that the glaze is also good over ice cream and waffles.
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