Foryoueats: Pecan Pie Cheesecake

1 (8.8-oz.) package speculoos cookies (2 cups crumbs, 30 to 32 cookies)

1/2 c. pecan halves (2 oz.)

1/2 c. melted unsalted butter

1/4 c. dark brown sugar

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

4 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature

1 c. sour cream, room temperature

1 1/4 c. granulated sugar

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

4 large eggs, room temperature

1 large egg yolk, room temperature

1 tbsp. vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

1 1/2 c. pecan halves (6 oz.)

6 tbsp. unsalted butter

3/4 c. dark brown sugar

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 c. heavy whipping cream

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Pecan Pie Cheesecake