Mystery Pecan Pie

Pastry for 9-inch one-crust pie
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans

Topping:
3 eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light or dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Prepare pastry.

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 egg; beat at medium speed until well blended. Spread in bottom of pastry-lined pan. Sprinkle with pecans.

In a small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; beat on medium speed just until blended. Gently pour topping over pecans. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is firm to touch. Refrigerate leftovers.