I have learned how to be broke and boujee, I have quite the talent for making life luxurious on a dime. So, here are my tips on how to live your life like the queen you are even if ya gotta fake it. Don't worry: we're all tempted to fake it sometimes.And that is O.K...I give you permission. A little organization, housecleaning, tips, shortcuts and hints to help save time / money and we can have that wonderful little Suzy come out in each and every one of us.
Combine the chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, pecans and butter or margarine and mix well. Press into the bottom and 1/2 up the sides of one 9 inch springform pan.
In a large bowl, with and electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, until smooth and well blended. Approximately 2 minutes. Add the pudding mix and sour cream and beat until smooth. Scrape filling into the prepared crust and smooth top.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F and continue baking for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheesecake is set around the edges but still jiggles slightly in the center. Let cake cool for 2 to 3 hours then refrigerate until well chilled. Approximately 6 hours or overnight. One hour before serving, run a knife around the edge of the pan and remove the cake from the springform pan. Slice and serve.
