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Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
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Combine 1/4 cup butter, wafer crumbs and white sugar.
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Press firmly on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
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Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
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Add eggs.
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Mix well.
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Stir in 1/4 cup rum, vanilla and nutmeg.
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Pour into prepared pan.
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Bake at 300 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
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Cool.
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Chill.
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To make the sauce~In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the cup of water.
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In a medium saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons butter.
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Stir in the brown sugar and cornstarch mixture.
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Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat.
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Add the 2 tablespoons dark rum.
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Cool.
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Just before serving, stir the pecans into the sauce.
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Remove the sides of the springform pan from the cheesecake.
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Serve with the sauce.