Priceless Pecan Pie

1 (9-inch) deep dish pie crust
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

In a medium mixing bowl, blend together cream cheese, the 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Spread into bottom of pastry shell. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

In another medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, the 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.