Blackberry Pecan Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the Crust:
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream

For the Topping:
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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